Guinea Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Guinea's dependency ratio was 78.73 in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guinea's dependency ratio stood at 78.73 in 2025, a decline of +0.99 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.73 by 2025. Guinea ranked 18th globally.
Guinea’s dependency ratio, measured as the share of non‑working‑age population (young and elderly) to the working‑age cohort, stood at 78.73 in 2025, placing the country 18th globally. The indicator has shown remarkable stability over the 66‑year series, rising only marginally from its earliest recorded level of 78.59 in 1960 to a modest increase of 0.14 points. The all‑time high of 97.66 occurred in 2002, reflecting a temporary surge in the proportion of dependents, while the 1960 figure remains the lowest point in the record. Compared with regional peers, Guinea’s ratio is slightly below Zimbabwe’s 79.31 and Benin’s 79.87, yet above Cameroon’s 78.50 and Burkina Faso’s 78.23, underscoring a middle‑of‑the‑pack position in West Africa. Demographic transitions, particularly declining fertility and gradual ageing, are expected to temper the ratio in the coming decade, provided that labor‑force participation expands and health outcomes improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 76.69 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 77.71 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 78.73 | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.73 | −0.99 | #18 |
| 2024 | 79.71 | −1.06 | #199 |
| 2023 | 80.78 | −1.04 | #199 |
| 2022 | 81.82 | −1.00 | #199 |
| 2021 | 82.82 | −0.97 | #198 |
| 2020 | 83.79 | −0.93 | #197 |
| 2019 | 84.72 | −0.85 | #196 |
| 2018 | 85.57 | −0.78 | #197 |
| 2017 | 86.35 | −0.78 | #197 |
| 2016 | 87.12 | −0.87 | #197 |
| 2015 | 87.99 | −0.94 | #198 |
| 2014 | 88.93 | −0.91 | #199 |
| 2013 | 89.84 | −0.93 | #199 |
| 2012 | 90.78 | −1.03 | #200 |
| 2011 | 91.80 | −0.99 | #202 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's dependency ratio was 78.73 in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea's dependency ratio peaked at 97.66 in 2002.
The lowest dependency ratio in Guinea was 78.59 in 1960.
Guinea ranks 18th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's dependency ratio is projected to reach 78.73 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Guinea in 2025 was 78.73. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_dependency-ratio,
title = {Guinea Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}