Oman Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Oman's dependency ratio was 37.76 in 2025, ranked 204th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Oman's dependency ratio stood at 37.76 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.76 by 2025. Oman ranked 204th globally.
Oman's dependency ratio, measured as the combined proportion of children and elderly to the working‑age population, fell from a post‑oil‑boom high of 103.01 in 1974 to a historic low of 32.49 in 2013, reflecting rapid demographic transition and expanding labour‑force participation. By 2025 the ratio stood at 37.76, ranking 204th globally and lying just above the figure for St. Lucia (37.06) and slightly below Turks and Caicos Islands (37.79). The 66‑year series shows a steady decline after the 1970s peak, driven by declining fertility, rising life expectancy and increased female employment, while the modest rise since the trough mirrors gradual population ageing. Continued diversification away from hydrocarbon dependence and sustained improvements in health and education are likely to keep the ratio low, although slower fertility decline or a slowdown in labour‑force growth could modestly raise the ratio in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 36.58 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.17 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.76 | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.76 | +0.09 | #204 |
| 2024 | 37.66 | −1.01 | #13 |
| 2023 | 38.67 | −1.93 | #17 |
| 2022 | 40.60 | −0.89 | #20 |
| 2021 | 41.50 | +2.29 | #25 |
| 2020 | 39.20 | +2.97 | #18 |
| 2019 | 36.23 | +2.07 | #10 |
| 2018 | 34.17 | +1.13 | #8 |
| 2017 | 33.03 | +0.26 | #8 |
| 2016 | 32.77 | −0.25 | #8 |
| 2015 | 33.02 | +0.21 | #8 |
| 2014 | 32.81 | +0.32 | #8 |
| 2013 | 32.49 | −1.51 | #8 |
| 2012 | 34.01 | −5.09 | #8 |
| 2011 | 39.10 | −4.82 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's dependency ratio was 37.76 in 2025. Ranked 204th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Oman's dependency ratio peaked at 103.01 in 1974.
The lowest dependency ratio in Oman was 32.49 in 2013.
Oman ranks 204th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's dependency ratio is projected to reach 37.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Oman in 2025 was 37.76. This ranks 204th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_dependency-ratio,
title = {Oman Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}