Isle of Man Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Isle of Man's dependency ratio was 59.83 in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Isle of Man's dependency ratio stood at 59.83 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.83 by 2025. Isle of Man ranked 74th globally.
The Isle of Man’s total dependency ratio stood at 59.83 in 2025, placing it 74th worldwide, and remains only marginally below Germany’s 59.88 and Croatia’s 59.80, its nearest peers in the ranking. Historically the island’s ratio has shown modest fluctuation over the 66‑year span from 1960, when it was 60.13, to a record high of 69.47 in 1975, a period marked by a post‑war baby boom and limited labor‑force participation among women. The lowest point occurred in 2007 at 51.44, reflecting a surge in working‑age residents driven by financial‑sector growth and immigration. Since that trough, the ratio has gradually risen, mirroring ageing demographics and slower fertility, yet it has not approached the 1975 peak. If policies that encourage higher labor‑force attachment and sustain population inflows are implemented, the upward trajectory could be moderated, potentially stabilising the dependency ratio around current levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 60.32 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.07 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.83 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.83 | +0.14 | #74 |
| 2024 | 59.68 | +0.36 | #146 |
| 2023 | 59.33 | +0.39 | #144 |
| 2022 | 58.93 | +0.20 | #142 |
| 2021 | 58.73 | −0.01 | #142 |
| 2020 | 58.74 | +0.03 | #141 |
| 2019 | 58.71 | +0.15 | #142 |
| 2018 | 58.56 | +0.29 | #140 |
| 2017 | 58.27 | +0.43 | #138 |
| 2016 | 57.84 | +0.75 | #135 |
| 2015 | 57.09 | +0.93 | #133 |
| 2014 | 56.17 | +0.94 | #129 |
| 2013 | 55.22 | +1.17 | #124 |
| 2012 | 54.05 | +1.23 | #117 |
| 2011 | 52.83 | +0.76 | #114 |
Analysis
Isle of Man's dependency ratio was 59.83 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 59.83 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isle of Man's dependency ratio was 59.83 in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Isle of Man's dependency ratio peaked at 69.47 in 1975.
The lowest dependency ratio in Isle of Man was 51.44 in 2007.
Isle of Man ranks 74th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Isle of Man's dependency ratio is projected to reach 59.83 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Isle of Man in 2025 was 59.83. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_isle-of-man_dependency-ratio,
title = {Isle of Man Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/isle-of-man/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}