Trinidad and Tobago Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Trinidad and Tobago's dependency ratio was 43.59 in 2025, ranked 188th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's dependency ratio stood at 43.59 in 2025, a rise of +0.45 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 43.59 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 188th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s total dependency ratio has fallen dramatically from an early‑stage high of 85.68 in 1960 to a 2025 value of 43.59, placing the nation at 188th in the world. The ratio peaked at 87.45 in 1965 before reaching its all‑time low of 36.10 in 2009, reflecting a long‑term shift toward a larger working‑age population relative to dependents. Over the 66‑year coverage period, the decline has been steady, mirroring patterns observed in peers such as Thailand (43.55) and Azerbaijan (43.67), which occupy adjacent ranks in the global distribution. The reduction in dependents per worker suggests improvements in fertility and mortality trends, as well as possible gains in labor‑force participation. Should the current demographic trajectory persist, the dependency ratio is likely to remain near the low‑40s, although any reversal in age‑structure dynamics or significant policy shifts affecting retirement ages could alter the downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 44.52 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 44.05 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 43.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | 43.59 | +0.45 | #188 |
| 2024 | 43.14 | +0.53 | #29 |
| 2023 | 42.61 | +0.46 | #28 |
| 2022 | 42.16 | +0.39 | #26 |
| 2021 | 41.77 | +0.54 | #26 |
| 2020 | 41.22 | +1.00 | #25 |
| 2019 | 40.22 | +0.58 | #23 |
| 2018 | 39.65 | +0.25 | #22 |
| 2017 | 39.40 | +0.63 | #23 |
| 2016 | 38.77 | +0.63 | #18 |
| 2015 | 38.14 | +0.58 | #16 |
| 2014 | 37.56 | +0.51 | #13 |
| 2013 | 37.04 | +0.43 | #12 |
| 2012 | 36.61 | +0.32 | #10 |
| 2011 | 36.29 | +0.18 | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's dependency ratio was 43.59 in 2025. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's dependency ratio peaked at 87.45 in 1965.
The lowest dependency ratio in Trinidad and Tobago was 36.10 in 2009.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 188th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's dependency ratio is projected to reach 43.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 43.59. This ranks 188th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_dependency-ratio,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}