Tuvalu Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Tuvalu's dependency ratio was 66.61 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tuvalu's dependency ratio stood at 66.61 in 2025, a rise of +1.01 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.61 by 2025. Tuvalu ranked 51st globally.
Tuvalu's dependency ratio, a measure of the proportion of the population that is reliant on working-age individuals, has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past six and a half decades. The island nation's all-time peak of 94.27 in 1968 indicates a significant burden on its working-age population, which has since decreased to a trough of 56.66 in 1984. However, the dependency ratio has continued to rise, reaching 66.61 in 2025, ranking Tuvalu 51st globally. Compared to its peer Solomon Islands, which has a slightly higher dependency ratio of 67.26, Tuvalu's current ratio is relatively stable. The dependency ratio in Tuvalu has been increasing steadily since the 1980s, indicating a growing reliance on working-age individuals to support the elderly and children. A decrease in fertility rates or an increase in life expectancy could alter this trajectory, potentially leading to a higher dependency ratio in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 69.73 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.17 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 66.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.61 | +1.01 | #51 |
| 2024 | 65.60 | +2.00 | #162 |
| 2023 | 63.60 | +2.65 | #159 |
| 2022 | 60.95 | +1.20 | #152 |
| 2021 | 59.76 | +0.04 | #146 |
| 2020 | 59.71 | +0.24 | #145 |
| 2019 | 59.47 | +0.49 | #145 |
| 2018 | 58.98 | +0.17 | #141 |
| 2017 | 58.81 | −0.37 | #139 |
| 2016 | 59.18 | −0.43 | #142 |
| 2015 | 59.62 | −0.43 | #143 |
| 2014 | 60.05 | −0.60 | #142 |
| 2013 | 60.65 | −0.29 | #143 |
| 2012 | 60.94 | −0.25 | #144 |
| 2011 | 61.18 | −0.73 | #142 |
Analysis
Tuvalu's dependency ratio was 66.61 in 2025, a rise of +1.01 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 66.61 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuvalu's dependency ratio was 66.61 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Tuvalu's dependency ratio peaked at 94.27 in 1968.
The lowest dependency ratio in Tuvalu was 56.66 in 1984.
Tuvalu ranks 51st globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tuvalu's dependency ratio is projected to reach 66.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Tuvalu in 2025 was 66.61. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tuvalu_dependency-ratio,
title = {Tuvalu Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tuvalu/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}