Romania Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Romania's dependency ratio was 55.98 in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Romania's dependency ratio stood at 55.98 in 2025, a rise of +0.46 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.98 by 2025. Romania ranked 101st globally.
Romania's dependency ratio, which stood at 55.98 in 2025, indicates a moderate level of pressure on the working-age population to support dependents. This value places the country 101st globally, closely ranked with peers such as Guatemala at 55.99 and Bermuda at 55.77. Historically, Romania's dependency ratio peaked in 1981 at 60.20, while its lowest point was reached in 2006 with a ratio of 44.69. The current ratio suggests a relatively stable demographic situation compared to the extremes experienced in the past. As the population continues to age, the dependency ratio may trend upward, potentially straining social support systems and pension funds, unless significant changes in fertility rates or workforce participation occur to alter the trajectory of this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.63 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.98 | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.98 | +0.46 | #101 |
| 2024 | 55.51 | +0.16 | #114 |
| 2023 | 55.35 | +0.24 | #114 |
| 2022 | 55.11 | +0.25 | #111 |
| 2021 | 54.86 | +0.74 | #110 |
| 2020 | 54.12 | +1.10 | #104 |
| 2019 | 53.02 | +1.04 | #98 |
| 2018 | 51.97 | +1.06 | #91 |
| 2017 | 50.91 | +1.02 | #81 |
| 2016 | 49.89 | +0.93 | #75 |
| 2015 | 48.96 | +0.91 | #73 |
| 2014 | 48.05 | +0.65 | #67 |
| 2013 | 47.40 | +0.31 | #65 |
| 2012 | 47.09 | +0.40 | #64 |
| 2011 | 46.68 | +0.51 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's dependency ratio was 55.98 in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Romania's dependency ratio peaked at 60.20 in 1981.
The lowest dependency ratio in Romania was 44.69 in 2006.
Romania ranks 101st globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's dependency ratio is projected to reach 55.98 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Romania in 2025 was 55.98. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_dependency-ratio,
title = {Romania Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}