St. Kitts and Nevis Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
St. Kitts and Nevis's dependency ratio was 41.92 in 2025, ranked 194th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
St. Kitts and Nevis's dependency ratio stood at 41.92 in 2025, a rise of +0.25 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.92 by 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis ranked 194th globally.
St. Kitts and Nevis recorded a dependency ratio of 41.92 in 2025, ranking 194th globally, indicating that approximately 42 dependents are supported by every 100 working-age individuals. This represents a significant decline from the all-time peak of 119.66 in 1969, reflecting decades of demographic transition driven by falling fertility rates and shifts in age structure. The lowest point was reached in 2017 at 38.92, suggesting a period of potential demographic dividend. Compared to peer countries such as The Bahamas, which reported a ratio of 41.75, St. Kitts and Nevis remains in a similar demographic bracket. Over the 66-year coverage period from 1960 to 2025, the ratio has consistently trended downward from the initial level of 102.64. This sustained decline implies a shrinking youth population relative to the working-age cohort, though aging could begin to exert upward pressure on the ratio in the coming decades. Future changes in fertility, mortality, or migration patterns could alter this trajectory, particularly if emigration of working-age adults accelerates.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 42.78 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.35 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 41.92 | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.92 | +0.25 | #194 |
| 2024 | 41.67 | +0.76 | #21 |
| 2023 | 40.91 | +0.43 | #21 |
| 2022 | 40.48 | +0.26 | #19 |
| 2021 | 40.22 | +0.35 | #19 |
| 2020 | 39.86 | +0.45 | #20 |
| 2019 | 39.42 | +0.34 | #20 |
| 2018 | 39.08 | +0.16 | #18 |
| 2017 | 38.92 | −0.07 | #18 |
| 2016 | 38.99 | −0.38 | #20 |
| 2015 | 39.37 | −0.74 | #21 |
| 2014 | 40.12 | −0.95 | #25 |
| 2013 | 41.07 | −0.99 | #31 |
| 2012 | 42.06 | −1.02 | #35 |
| 2011 | 43.08 | −1.28 | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
St. Kitts and Nevis matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
St. Kitts and Nevis's dependency ratio was 41.92 in 2025. Ranked 194th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
St. Kitts and Nevis's dependency ratio peaked at 119.66 in 1969.
The lowest dependency ratio in St. Kitts and Nevis was 38.92 in 2017.
St. Kitts and Nevis ranks 194th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
St. Kitts and Nevis's dependency ratio is projected to reach 41.92 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025 was 41.92. This ranks 194th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_st-kitts-and-nevis_dependency-ratio,
title = {St. Kitts and Nevis Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-kitts-and-nevis/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}