Senegal Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Senegal's dependency ratio was 70.02 in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Senegal's dependency ratio stood at 70.02 in 2025, a decline of +1.80 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.02 by 2025. Senegal ranked 39th globally.
Senegal's dependency ratio has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with a notable decrease from its all-time peak of 100.64 in 1986 to its current value of 70.02 in 2025. This represents a 30% decline, placing Senegal 39th globally in terms of dependency ratio. In comparison, Japan also experienced a similar decline, with a dependency ratio of 70.21, while other countries like São Tomé and Principe and South Sudan have slightly lower ratios. The country's low dependency ratio is a result of a declining total fertility rate and an increasing life expectancy. However, with a growing youth population, Senegal's dependency ratio is expected to increase in the coming years. A significant improvement in healthcare and education infrastructure, coupled with effective family planning policies, could potentially slow down this trend and mitigate the impact of a growing youth population on the country's dependency ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 66.84 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.43 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 70.02 | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.02 | −1.80 | #39 |
| 2024 | 71.82 | −1.25 | #179 |
| 2023 | 73.07 | −1.52 | #180 |
| 2022 | 74.59 | −1.79 | #181 |
| 2021 | 76.38 | −1.74 | #183 |
| 2020 | 78.12 | −1.64 | #185 |
| 2019 | 79.76 | −1.53 | #187 |
| 2018 | 81.29 | −1.38 | #188 |
| 2017 | 82.66 | −1.17 | #189 |
| 2016 | 83.83 | −0.97 | #190 |
| 2015 | 84.80 | −0.78 | #191 |
| 2014 | 85.58 | −0.50 | #193 |
| 2013 | 86.08 | −0.11 | #193 |
| 2012 | 86.19 | +0.08 | #193 |
| 2011 | 86.11 | +0.10 | #191 |
Analysis
Senegal's dependency ratio was 70.02 in 2025, a decline of −1.80 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 70.02 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's dependency ratio was 70.02 in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's dependency ratio peaked at 100.64 in 1986.
The lowest dependency ratio in Senegal was 70.02 in 2025.
Senegal ranks 39th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's dependency ratio is projected to reach 70.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Senegal in 2025 was 70.02. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_dependency-ratio,
title = {Senegal Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}