Latvia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Latvia's dependency ratio was 59.40 in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Latvia's dependency ratio stood at 59.40 in 2025, a rise of +0.29 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.40 by 2025. Latvia ranked 79th globally.
Latvia’s total dependency ratio has risen steadily over the 66‑year series, moving from 48.84 in 1960 to a record 59.40 in 2025, the highest point recorded and the 79th highest among World Bank‑tracked economies. The ratio’s lowest level was 46.17 in 2006, after which an aging population and modest fertility declines pushed it upward, mirroring trends in other post‑Soviet states such as Estonia, whose 2025 ratio stood at 58.79. Latvia’s current figure is virtually identical to Serbia’s 59.41, indicating a comparable demographic burden across the two nations. The upward trajectory reflects a growing proportion of non‑working‑age residents relative to the labor force, which may constrain fiscal capacity and heighten demand for pensions and health services. Continued population ageing, unless offset by higher labor‑force participation or immigration, is likely to keep the dependency ratio near its 2025 peak in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 59.97 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 59.68 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.40 | +0.29 | #79 |
| 2024 | 59.11 | +0.32 | #142 |
| 2023 | 58.79 | +0.22 | #141 |
| 2022 | 58.57 | +0.22 | #139 |
| 2021 | 58.35 | +0.45 | #137 |
| 2020 | 57.90 | +0.80 | #135 |
| 2019 | 57.10 | +0.78 | #129 |
| 2018 | 56.33 | +0.85 | #128 |
| 2017 | 55.48 | +1.20 | #125 |
| 2016 | 54.28 | +1.27 | #115 |
| 2015 | 53.00 | +1.29 | #110 |
| 2014 | 51.72 | +1.34 | #99 |
| 2013 | 50.38 | +1.04 | #93 |
| 2012 | 49.34 | +0.72 | #85 |
| 2011 | 48.62 | +0.63 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's dependency ratio was 59.40 in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Latvia's dependency ratio peaked at 59.40 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Latvia was 46.17 in 2006.
Latvia ranks 79th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 59.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Latvia in 2025 was 59.40. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Latvia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}