Moldova Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Moldova's dependency ratio was 57.33 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Moldova's dependency ratio stood at 57.33 in 2025, a rise of +1.08 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.33 by 2025. Moldova ranked 93rd globally.
Moldova’s total dependency ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to the working‑age population, stood at 57.33 in 2025, placing the country 93rd in the world. The ratio has fallen markedly from its all‑time peak of 67.66 in 1963, reflecting the combined effects of declining fertility and a modest rise in the working‑age cohort over the past six decades. The lowest level recorded was 38.54 in 2012, after which the ratio began to climb again as the population aged and the share of elderly dependents increased. Moldova’s 2025 figure is closely aligned with peers such as Puerto Rico (57.48) and Italy (57.60), suggesting a convergence toward dependency patterns typical of more advanced economies. If demographic reforms succeed in boosting labour‑force participation and slowing population ageing, the upward pressure on the dependency ratio could be mitigated, allowing the trend to stabilise or even reverse in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 59.32 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.33 | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.33 | +1.08 | #93 |
| 2024 | 56.25 | +0.95 | #119 |
| 2023 | 55.30 | +0.83 | #113 |
| 2022 | 54.47 | +0.99 | #107 |
| 2021 | 53.48 | +1.31 | #93 |
| 2020 | 52.17 | +1.61 | #87 |
| 2019 | 50.56 | +1.74 | #75 |
| 2018 | 48.82 | +1.81 | #68 |
| 2017 | 47.01 | +2.05 | #56 |
| 2016 | 44.96 | +2.22 | #41 |
| 2015 | 42.74 | +2.22 | #34 |
| 2014 | 40.52 | +1.53 | #28 |
| 2013 | 38.99 | +0.45 | #19 |
| 2012 | 38.54 | −0.17 | #17 |
| 2011 | 38.70 | −0.53 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's dependency ratio was 57.33 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's dependency ratio peaked at 67.66 in 1963.
The lowest dependency ratio in Moldova was 38.54 in 2012.
Moldova ranks 93rd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's dependency ratio is projected to reach 57.33 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Moldova in 2025 was 57.33. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_dependency-ratio,
title = {Moldova Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}