Serbia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Serbia's dependency ratio was 59.41 in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Serbia's dependency ratio stood at 59.41 in 2025, a rise of +0.68 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.41 by 2025. Serbia ranked 78th globally.
Serbia's dependency ratio, as of 2025, stands at 59.41, ranking 78th globally. This indicator reflects the proportion of the population that is either too young or too old to work, relying on the working-age population for support. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Serbia's dependency ratio is comparable to that of Latvia, which shares a similar value of 59.40. Historical data indicates that Serbia's dependency ratio has experienced fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the highest recorded value occurring in 2025, mirroring the current global trend. Conversely, the lowest recorded value was in 1985, when the ratio stood at 42.85. This decline in the dependency ratio during the 1980s is consistent with the economic and demographic trends of the time. However, Serbia's current dependency ratio is expected to continue to rise due to a declining birth rate and an aging population, potentially leading to an increased burden on the working-age population in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 60.80 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.41 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.41 | +0.68 | #78 |
| 2024 | 58.72 | +0.77 | #138 |
| 2023 | 57.95 | +0.64 | #134 |
| 2022 | 57.31 | +0.58 | #129 |
| 2021 | 56.73 | +0.89 | #124 |
| 2020 | 55.84 | +1.24 | #116 |
| 2019 | 54.60 | +1.34 | #109 |
| 2018 | 53.27 | +1.28 | #102 |
| 2017 | 51.98 | +1.11 | #91 |
| 2016 | 50.87 | +1.12 | #85 |
| 2015 | 49.76 | +1.15 | #78 |
| 2014 | 48.61 | +0.99 | #75 |
| 2013 | 47.62 | +0.77 | #69 |
| 2012 | 46.85 | +0.31 | #61 |
| 2011 | 46.53 | −0.17 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's dependency ratio was 59.41 in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's dependency ratio peaked at 59.41 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Serbia was 42.85 in 1985.
Serbia ranks 78th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 59.41 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Serbia in 2025 was 59.41. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Serbia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}