Myanmar Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Myanmar's dependency ratio was 46.16 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's dependency ratio stood at 46.16 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.16 by 2025. Myanmar ranked 174th globally.
Myanmar’s dependency ratio has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 80.94 in 1966 to a trough of 46.16 in 2025, placing the country at rank 174 globally. The 2025 figure of 46.16 reflects a 34.78‑point decline over 59 years, signalling a sustained reduction in the proportion of non‑working‑age persons relative to the working‑age population. This decline mirrors demographic transitions observed in peers such as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, whose dependency ratio stands at 46.19, and India at 45.96, suggesting that Myanmar is converging toward the lower‑dependency profiles of more advanced economies. The long‑term downward trend is driven by declining fertility rates and rising life expectancy, which have reshaped the age structure. If economic reforms sustain labor‑force participation and health improvements continue, the dependency ratio is likely to remain near current levels or fall further, easing fiscal pressures on social protection systems.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 46.11 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 46.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 46.16 | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.16 | −0.05 | #174 |
| 2024 | 46.21 | +0.00 | #43 |
| 2023 | 46.21 | −0.00 | #45 |
| 2022 | 46.21 | −0.04 | #47 |
| 2021 | 46.25 | −0.07 | #47 |
| 2020 | 46.31 | −0.08 | #47 |
| 2019 | 46.40 | −0.14 | #48 |
| 2018 | 46.53 | −0.22 | #50 |
| 2017 | 46.76 | −0.28 | #54 |
| 2016 | 47.04 | −0.31 | #59 |
| 2015 | 47.35 | −0.37 | #61 |
| 2014 | 47.72 | −0.52 | #66 |
| 2013 | 48.24 | −0.66 | #73 |
| 2012 | 48.90 | −0.71 | #79 |
| 2011 | 49.62 | −0.73 | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's dependency ratio was 46.16 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's dependency ratio peaked at 80.94 in 1966.
The lowest dependency ratio in Myanmar was 46.16 in 2025.
Myanmar ranks 174th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's dependency ratio is projected to reach 46.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Myanmar in 2025 was 46.16. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_dependency-ratio,
title = {Myanmar Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}