Micronesia, Federated States of Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Micronesia, Federated States of's dependency ratio was 60.87 in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's dependency ratio stood at 60.87 in 2025, a rise of +0.10 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.87 by 2025. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 67th globally.
Micronesia’s total dependency ratio has fallen sharply from a post‑war high of 94.85 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 60.71 in 2021, before registering a modest rise to 60.87 in 2025, placing the nation 67th globally. The ratio peaked at 103.85 in 1974, reflecting a demographic structure dominated by children and the elderly during a period of limited economic diversification. The recent decline mirrors the pattern observed in peer economies such as Sweden, whose dependency ratio stands at 60.62, suggesting that ageing populations and lower fertility are reshaping labor force dynamics across both high‑income and small island contexts. With a coverage span of 66 years, the data indicate that continued improvements in health, education and migration could sustain the downward trajectory, while any reversal in fertility trends or a surge in elderly dependency would likely stall or reverse the progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 60.91 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.89 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 60.87 | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.87 | +0.10 | #67 |
| 2024 | 60.76 | −0.16 | #150 |
| 2023 | 60.93 | +0.06 | #150 |
| 2022 | 60.87 | +0.16 | #151 |
| 2021 | 60.71 | −0.06 | #148 |
| 2020 | 60.77 | −0.10 | #149 |
| 2019 | 60.88 | +0.05 | #150 |
| 2018 | 60.82 | −0.03 | #151 |
| 2017 | 60.85 | −0.02 | #150 |
| 2016 | 60.87 | −0.21 | #148 |
| 2015 | 61.08 | −0.45 | #146 |
| 2014 | 61.53 | −0.55 | #147 |
| 2013 | 62.08 | −0.62 | #147 |
| 2012 | 62.69 | −0.51 | #149 |
| 2011 | 63.21 | −0.54 | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Micronesia, Federated States of's dependency ratio was 60.87 in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's dependency ratio peaked at 103.85 in 1974.
The lowest dependency ratio in Micronesia, Federated States of was 60.71 in 2021.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 67th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Micronesia, Federated States of's dependency ratio is projected to reach 60.87 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2025 was 60.87. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_dependency-ratio,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}