Indonesia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Indonesia's dependency ratio was 46.45 in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's dependency ratio stood at 46.45 in 2025, a decline of +0.37 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.45 by 2025. Indonesia ranked 171st globally.
Indonesia's dependency ratio has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 66 years. At its peak in 1971, the country's dependency ratio reached 84.42, a stark contrast to the current low of 46.45, achieved by 2025. This decrease signifies a substantial shift in Indonesia's demographic landscape, where the proportion of dependent individuals, such as children and the elderly, relative to the working-age population has decreased. This trend is comparable to that of Curaçao, which also recorded a dependency ratio of 46.58 in 2025. The decline is largely attributed to Indonesia's declining fertility rate, which has been a consistent effort for the government in recent decades. However, a resurgence in fertility rates or significant changes in migration patterns could potentially alter this trajectory, necessitating policymakers to reassess their strategies in addressing the evolving demographic challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45.84 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 46.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 46.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.45 | −0.37 | #171 |
| 2024 | 46.81 | −0.21 | #51 |
| 2023 | 47.02 | −0.25 | #51 |
| 2022 | 47.27 | −0.36 | #50 |
| 2021 | 47.63 | −0.39 | #52 |
| 2020 | 48.02 | −0.30 | #54 |
| 2019 | 48.32 | −0.24 | #59 |
| 2018 | 48.56 | −0.26 | #65 |
| 2017 | 48.81 | −0.27 | #66 |
| 2016 | 49.08 | −0.28 | #70 |
| 2015 | 49.36 | −0.32 | #77 |
| 2014 | 49.68 | −0.36 | #83 |
| 2013 | 50.04 | −0.35 | #92 |
| 2012 | 50.40 | −0.33 | #95 |
| 2011 | 50.73 | −0.34 | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's dependency ratio was 46.45 in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Indonesia's dependency ratio peaked at 84.42 in 1971.
The lowest dependency ratio in Indonesia was 46.45 in 2025.
Indonesia ranks 171st globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 46.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Indonesia in 2025 was 46.45. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Indonesia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}