Peru Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Peru's dependency ratio was 48.95 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's dependency ratio stood at 48.95 in 2025, a decline of +0.75 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.95 by 2025. Peru ranked 155th globally.
Peru's dependency ratio declined significantly over the years, from an all-time peak of 93.68 in 1967 to 48.95 in 2025, a decrease of nearly 48%. This represents a substantial shift in the country's demographic landscape, making it one of the countries with the lowest dependency ratios globally, ranked 155th. The decline is comparable to that of Armenia, which ranked closest to Peru in terms of dependency ratio, with a value of 49.29 in 2025. The reduction in the dependency ratio is largely driven by a decline in the proportion of population aged 0-14 years, which decreased from 44.51% in 1960 to 23.39% in 2025. This trend suggests that Peru's population is rapidly aging and becoming less reliant on working-age individuals. A continued decline in fertility rates and an increase in life expectancy could further contribute to a decrease in the dependency ratio, potentially leading to a more favorable demographic profile for the country's economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 47.77 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 48.95 | - | - |
| 2025 | 48.95 | −0.75 | #155 |
| 2024 | 49.70 | −0.34 | #64 |
| 2023 | 50.04 | −0.51 | #66 |
| 2022 | 50.55 | −0.73 | #71 |
| 2021 | 51.27 | −0.75 | #78 |
| 2020 | 52.03 | −0.68 | #86 |
| 2019 | 52.71 | −0.86 | #92 |
| 2018 | 53.57 | −0.86 | #105 |
| 2017 | 54.43 | −0.60 | #116 |
| 2016 | 55.03 | −0.49 | #122 |
| 2015 | 55.52 | −0.40 | #125 |
| 2014 | 55.93 | −0.34 | #126 |
| 2013 | 56.27 | −0.34 | #131 |
| 2012 | 56.61 | −0.37 | #133 |
| 2011 | 56.97 | −0.43 | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's dependency ratio was 48.95 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's dependency ratio peaked at 93.68 in 1967.
The lowest dependency ratio in Peru was 48.95 in 2025.
Peru ranks 155th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's dependency ratio is projected to reach 48.95 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Peru in 2025 was 48.95. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_dependency-ratio,
title = {Peru Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}