Poland Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Poland's dependency ratio was 54.60 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Poland's dependency ratio stood at 54.60 in 2025, a rise of +0.88 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.60 by 2025. Poland ranked 112th globally.
Poland's dependency ratio has exhibited a notable decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time peak of 64.85 in 1961 to a trough of 40.14 in 2010. Since then, the ratio has begun to rise, reaching 54.60 in 2025, a level still significantly lower than the peak experienced in the early 1960s. This trend is comparable to that of its peer, Switzerland, which currently ranks slightly lower at 54.36. Liechtenstein, another country with a similar ranking, has seen a stable dependency ratio in recent years. The increase in Poland's dependency ratio suggests a shift in its demographic profile, with a growing proportion of elderly citizens relative to the working-age population. A continued influx of immigrants could potentially alter this trajectory, mitigating the upward trend in Poland's dependency ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.19 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 54.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.60 | +0.88 | #112 |
| 2024 | 53.73 | +0.69 | #97 |
| 2023 | 53.04 | +0.73 | #93 |
| 2022 | 52.31 | +0.80 | #86 |
| 2021 | 51.51 | +0.99 | #82 |
| 2020 | 50.52 | +1.31 | #74 |
| 2019 | 49.21 | +1.45 | #64 |
| 2018 | 47.76 | +1.41 | #59 |
| 2017 | 46.36 | +1.33 | #52 |
| 2016 | 45.03 | +1.19 | #42 |
| 2015 | 43.84 | +1.03 | #39 |
| 2014 | 42.81 | +0.89 | #37 |
| 2013 | 41.92 | +0.74 | #34 |
| 2012 | 41.18 | +0.58 | #33 |
| 2011 | 40.60 | +0.46 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland 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
Poland's dependency ratio was 54.60 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Poland's dependency ratio peaked at 64.85 in 1961.
The lowest dependency ratio in Poland was 40.14 in 2010.
Poland ranks 112th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's dependency ratio is projected to reach 54.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Poland in 2025 was 54.60. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_dependency-ratio,
title = {Poland Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}