Mongolia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Mongolia's dependency ratio was 60.13 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's dependency ratio stood at 60.13 in 2025, a rise of +0.56 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.13 by 2025. Mongolia ranked 70th globally.
Mongolia’s total dependency ratio stood at 60.13 in 2025, placing the country 70th worldwide according to World Bank data. The ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to the working‑age population, has fallen markedly from its all‑time peak of 105.94 in 1971, reflecting a demographic transition that reduced the share of children and elderly dependents. The lowest point occurred in 2009 at 46.41, after which the ratio has risen gradually as the population ages and fertility rates stabilize. Over the 66‑year series, Mongolia’s ratio now aligns closely with peer nations such as Portugal (60.19) and Sweden (60.62), suggesting a convergence toward the dependency levels of more advanced economies. Continued urbanization, higher life expectancy and modest fertility declines are likely to keep the ratio on an upward path, unless policies that boost labor‑force participation or attract younger migrants are implemented to offset the ageing trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 60.47 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 60.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.13 | +0.56 | #70 |
| 2024 | 59.57 | −0.43 | #144 |
| 2023 | 60.00 | −0.00 | #146 |
| 2022 | 60.00 | +0.37 | #146 |
| 2021 | 59.63 | +0.72 | #145 |
| 2020 | 58.91 | +1.48 | #144 |
| 2019 | 57.43 | +2.02 | #134 |
| 2018 | 55.41 | +1.90 | #119 |
| 2017 | 53.51 | +1.79 | #108 |
| 2016 | 51.73 | +1.64 | #95 |
| 2015 | 50.08 | +1.40 | #81 |
| 2014 | 48.68 | +1.09 | #76 |
| 2013 | 47.59 | +0.69 | #68 |
| 2012 | 46.89 | +0.25 | #62 |
| 2011 | 46.65 | +0.15 | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's dependency ratio was 60.13 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's dependency ratio peaked at 105.94 in 1971.
The lowest dependency ratio in Mongolia was 46.41 in 2009.
Mongolia ranks 70th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 60.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Mongolia in 2025 was 60.13. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Mongolia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}