Somalia, Fed. Rep. Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s dependency ratio was 96.32 in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s dependency ratio stood at 96.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.47 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 96.32 by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 4th globally.
Somalia's dependency ratio has exhibited a persistent trend of high elderly dependency, fluctuating between 90.74 in 1960 and 105.68 in 2008. The country's all-time peak in 2008 reflects a relatively high elderly dependency ratio compared to its peers, including the Democratic Republic of Congo which ranked slightly higher at 96.57. Somalia's ratio remained relatively stable from 1960 to 2008, only to decline to 96.32 in 2025. This decline indicates a slight shift towards a lower elderly dependency ratio, although the country still ranks among the top four globally. A comparison with other countries in the region, such as Niger, which ranked lower at 95.48, suggests that Somalia's dependency ratio remains a concern. The high dependency ratio in Somalia may be attributed to a combination of factors, including a relatively high life expectancy and a significant proportion of the population in the elderly category. If Somalia were to experience a significant increase in its working-age population, this would likely alter the trajectory of its dependency ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 95.53 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 95.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 96.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | 96.32 | −0.47 | #4 |
| 2024 | 96.79 | −0.23 | #213 |
| 2023 | 97.02 | −0.47 | #213 |
| 2022 | 97.49 | −0.49 | #212 |
| 2021 | 97.97 | −0.32 | #212 |
| 2020 | 98.29 | −0.34 | #212 |
| 2019 | 98.63 | −0.37 | #211 |
| 2018 | 99.01 | −0.50 | #211 |
| 2017 | 99.50 | −0.38 | #211 |
| 2016 | 99.88 | −0.17 | #211 |
| 2015 | 100.06 | −0.21 | #212 |
| 2014 | 100.27 | −0.28 | #211 |
| 2013 | 100.55 | −0.49 | #212 |
| 2012 | 101.04 | −1.75 | #212 |
| 2011 | 102.79 | −1.79 | #213 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s dependency ratio was 96.32 in 2025, a decline of −0.47 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 96.32 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s dependency ratio was 96.32 in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s dependency ratio peaked at 105.68 in 2008.
The lowest dependency ratio in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was 90.74 in 1960.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 4th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s dependency ratio is projected to reach 96.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was 96.32. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_dependency-ratio,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}