Morocco Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Morocco's dependency ratio was 50.94 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Morocco's dependency ratio stood at 50.94 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.94 by 2025. Morocco ranked 144th globally.
Morocco’s total dependency ratio has fallen dramatically over the past six decades, dropping from a high of 99.86 in 1968 to 50.94 in 2025, a level that places the kingdom 144th in the world and makes it comparable to peers such as Tunisia (50.77) and Hong Kong SAR, China (51.17). The steep decline reflects sustained reductions in both youth and elderly dependents relative to the working‑age population, driven by declining fertility, rising life expectancy and gradual labour‑force expansion. The 66‑year coverage shows a long‑term structural shift rather than a short‑term cycle, with the 2025 figure representing the all‑time trough after a steady post‑1970s descent. While the current ratio suggests a relatively balanced demographic burden, further ageing of the population could modestly raise the ratio unless labour‑force participation rises or immigration offsets the increase. Continued investment in health, education and active‑ageing policies will be crucial to sustaining the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 50.72 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.94 | −0.05 | #144 |
| 2024 | 50.99 | −0.20 | #72 |
| 2023 | 51.20 | −0.12 | #74 |
| 2022 | 51.32 | −0.07 | #77 |
| 2021 | 51.39 | −0.05 | #80 |
| 2020 | 51.45 | +0.04 | #82 |
| 2019 | 51.40 | +0.14 | #82 |
| 2018 | 51.27 | +0.11 | #80 |
| 2017 | 51.16 | +0.01 | #84 |
| 2016 | 51.14 | −0.07 | #90 |
| 2015 | 51.22 | −0.12 | #94 |
| 2014 | 51.33 | −0.20 | #98 |
| 2013 | 51.53 | −0.26 | #103 |
| 2012 | 51.80 | −0.26 | #104 |
| 2011 | 52.06 | −0.30 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's dependency ratio was 50.94 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Morocco's dependency ratio peaked at 99.86 in 1968.
The lowest dependency ratio in Morocco was 50.94 in 2025.
Morocco ranks 144th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's dependency ratio is projected to reach 50.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Morocco in 2025 was 50.94. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_dependency-ratio,
title = {Morocco Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}