Guyana Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Guyana's dependency ratio was 56.26 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guyana's dependency ratio stood at 56.26 in 2025, a rise of +0.26 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.26 by 2025. Guyana ranked 98th globally.
Guyana’s dependency ratio has fallen dramatically since the 1960s, dropping from an all‑time peak of 105.41 in 1965 to a trough of 53.97 in 2019, before rising slightly to 56.26 in 2025, placing the country 98th in the world. The long‑term decline reflects a demographic transition in which the share of the population under 15 and over 64 shrank relative to the working‑age cohort, driven by falling fertility and increasing life expectancy. The recent modest uptick aligns Guyana with peers such as Lebanon (56.61) and Botswana (56.16), suggesting that the nation is now navigating a more balanced age structure. Over the 66‑year coverage period, the ratio’s movement mirrors the broader regional shift toward aging populations, yet the modest increase since 2019 indicates that future changes in labor‑force participation, migration flows, or health outcomes could alter the trajectory, potentially stabilising or further raising the dependency ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.80 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.53 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.26 | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.26 | +0.26 | #98 |
| 2024 | 56.00 | +0.23 | #116 |
| 2023 | 55.77 | +0.43 | #117 |
| 2022 | 55.34 | +0.25 | #114 |
| 2021 | 55.09 | +0.13 | #112 |
| 2020 | 54.96 | +0.99 | #109 |
| 2019 | 53.97 | −0.33 | #105 |
| 2018 | 54.30 | −1.13 | #109 |
| 2017 | 55.44 | +0.18 | #124 |
| 2016 | 55.26 | +0.01 | #124 |
| 2015 | 55.24 | −0.16 | #121 |
| 2014 | 55.40 | −0.33 | #124 |
| 2013 | 55.73 | −0.49 | #127 |
| 2012 | 56.22 | −0.85 | #130 |
| 2011 | 57.07 | −1.21 | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's dependency ratio was 56.26 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's dependency ratio peaked at 105.41 in 1965.
The lowest dependency ratio in Guyana was 53.97 in 2019.
Guyana ranks 98th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's dependency ratio is projected to reach 56.26 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Guyana in 2025 was 56.26. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_dependency-ratio,
title = {Guyana Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}