Turkmenistan Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Turkmenistan's dependency ratio was 57.20 in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Turkmenistan's dependency ratio stood at 57.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.86 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.20 by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 94th globally.
Turkmenistan’s total dependency ratio, measured as the share of the population under 15 and over 64 relative to the working‑age cohort, fell from an early‑period high of 82.94 in 1960 to a historic low of 49.64 in 2014, before rising again to 57.20 in 2025, placing the country 94th globally. The all‑time peak of 99.75 in 1968 reflected a post‑war demographic bulge, while the 2014 trough coincided with declining fertility and increased labour‑force participation among older cohorts. By 2025 Turkmenistan’s ratio is only marginally above that of Moldova (57.33) and Czechia (56.78), suggesting a convergence with other middle‑income economies that have similarly moderated ageing pressures. The recent uptick signals that the earlier gains may be eroding, likely due to slower declines in birth rates and gradual population ageing. Continued improvements in health and education, combined with policies that encourage higher labour‑force attachment, will be critical to reverse the modest rise and sustain a lower dependency burden.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 58.43 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.82 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.20 | +0.86 | #94 |
| 2024 | 56.34 | +0.23 | #120 |
| 2023 | 56.11 | +0.51 | #118 |
| 2022 | 55.60 | +0.77 | #115 |
| 2021 | 54.83 | +0.93 | #109 |
| 2020 | 53.91 | +1.00 | #99 |
| 2019 | 52.90 | +0.99 | #95 |
| 2018 | 51.92 | +0.86 | #90 |
| 2017 | 51.05 | +0.69 | #82 |
| 2016 | 50.36 | +0.48 | #80 |
| 2015 | 49.88 | +0.25 | #80 |
| 2014 | 49.64 | −0.02 | #81 |
| 2013 | 49.65 | −0.34 | #87 |
| 2012 | 49.99 | −0.68 | #91 |
| 2011 | 50.67 | −1.02 | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's dependency ratio was 57.20 in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's dependency ratio peaked at 99.75 in 1968.
The lowest dependency ratio in Turkmenistan was 49.64 in 2014.
Turkmenistan ranks 94th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turkmenistan's dependency ratio is projected to reach 57.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 57.20. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_dependency-ratio,
title = {Turkmenistan Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}