Jordan Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Jordan's dependency ratio was 53.31 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jordan's dependency ratio stood at 53.31 in 2025, a decline of +0.99 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.31 by 2025. Jordan ranked 122nd globally.
Jordan’s total dependency ratio has fallen dramatically over the 66‑year series, declining from a post‑war high of 100.99 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 53.31 in 2025, the lowest point recorded since the metric began. The ratio peaked at 115.15 in 1973, reflecting a large proportion of children and elderly relative to the working‑age population during a period of rapid fertility growth and limited labor‑market expansion. By 2025 Jordan ranks 122nd globally, with a value only marginally above that of the Russian Federation (53.29) and slightly below San Marino (53.90), indicating that its age structure now resembles that of many high‑income economies where the working‑age cohort is comparatively larger. The sustained decline is driven by lower birth rates, gradual aging, and modest improvements in labor‑force participation. If fertility continues to ease and life expectancy rises, the dependency ratio could stabilize near current levels, but any reversal in demographic trends or a slowdown in labor‑market reforms could push the ratio upward again.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 51.39 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.35 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 53.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.31 | −0.99 | #122 |
| 2024 | 54.30 | −0.85 | #104 |
| 2023 | 55.16 | −1.08 | #112 |
| 2022 | 56.24 | −0.99 | #118 |
| 2021 | 57.23 | −0.85 | #128 |
| 2020 | 58.08 | −0.80 | #138 |
| 2019 | 58.88 | −0.76 | #143 |
| 2018 | 59.64 | −0.70 | #144 |
| 2017 | 60.34 | −0.62 | #148 |
| 2016 | 60.96 | −0.67 | #149 |
| 2015 | 61.62 | −0.44 | #148 |
| 2014 | 62.06 | −0.25 | #149 |
| 2013 | 62.31 | −0.69 | #149 |
| 2012 | 63.00 | −1.02 | #150 |
| 2011 | 64.02 | −1.14 | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's dependency ratio was 53.31 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's dependency ratio peaked at 115.15 in 1973.
The lowest dependency ratio in Jordan was 53.31 in 2025.
Jordan ranks 122nd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's dependency ratio is projected to reach 53.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Jordan in 2025 was 53.31. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_dependency-ratio,
title = {Jordan Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}