Niger Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Niger's dependency ratio was 95.48 in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Niger's dependency ratio stood at 95.48 in 2025, a decline of +1.35 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.48 by 2025. Niger ranked 5th globally.
Niger’s dependency ratio, measured as the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to the working‑age population, stood at 95.48 in 2025, ranking fifth highest worldwide according to World Bank data. This figure represents a historical trough after a prolonged rise from 100.35 in 1960, reaching an all‑time peak of 107.78 in 2012 before gradually declining over the subsequent decade. The reduction to 95.48 reflects modest improvements in fertility and modest gains in life expectancy, yet the ratio remains markedly higher than that of Mali (93.06) and close to Somalia’s Federal Republic (96.32) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (96.57). The 66‑year coverage shows a persistent demographic pressure, with a large share of children and elders dependent on a relatively small labor force. Continued investments in health, education and family‑planning programs could accelerate the downward trend, potentially lowering the dependency burden in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 92.79 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 94.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.48 | −1.35 | #5 |
| 2024 | 96.83 | −1.33 | #214 |
| 2023 | 98.16 | −1.35 | #215 |
| 2022 | 99.51 | −1.37 | #214 |
| 2021 | 100.88 | −1.33 | #215 |
| 2020 | 102.21 | −1.18 | #215 |
| 2019 | 103.39 | −1.02 | #215 |
| 2018 | 104.41 | −0.88 | #215 |
| 2017 | 105.29 | −0.77 | #216 |
| 2016 | 106.06 | −0.70 | #216 |
| 2015 | 106.77 | −0.52 | #216 |
| 2014 | 107.29 | −0.30 | #216 |
| 2013 | 107.59 | −0.19 | #216 |
| 2012 | 107.78 | +0.03 | #216 |
| 2011 | 107.75 | +0.39 | #216 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's dependency ratio was 95.48 in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's dependency ratio peaked at 107.78 in 2012.
The lowest dependency ratio in Niger was 95.48 in 2025.
Niger ranks 5th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's dependency ratio is projected to reach 95.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Niger in 2025 was 95.48. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_dependency-ratio,
title = {Niger Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}