Uzbekistan Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Uzbekistan's dependency ratio was 59.94 in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's dependency ratio stood at 59.94 in 2025, a rise of +1.29 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.94 by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 72nd globally.
Uzbekistan’s dependency ratio has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 102.68 in 1967 to a trough of 48.73 in 2013, reflecting a long‑term shift toward a larger working‑age population relative to dependents. By 2025 the ratio stood at 59.94, placing the country 72nd globally and positioning it alongside peers such as Germany (59.88) and Mongolia (60.13). The 66‑year series shows a steady decline after the 1970s, driven by declining fertility and modest improvements in life expectancy that have reduced the proportion of children while postponing the rise of older dependents. The recent modest increase from the 2013 trough suggests that the demographic dividend is waning as the population ages, but the ratio remains well below the 1960 level of 83.53. Continued reductions in fertility and gradual extensions of healthy life expectancy are likely to keep the ratio around the low‑sixties, unless large‑scale migration or policy shifts alter the age structure.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 62.30 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 61.12 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.94 | +1.29 | #72 |
| 2024 | 58.65 | +1.01 | #137 |
| 2023 | 57.64 | +1.12 | #132 |
| 2022 | 56.53 | +1.28 | #120 |
| 2021 | 55.25 | +1.30 | #114 |
| 2020 | 53.95 | +1.18 | #100 |
| 2019 | 52.77 | +1.06 | #94 |
| 2018 | 51.71 | +0.89 | #86 |
| 2017 | 50.82 | +0.76 | #79 |
| 2016 | 50.06 | +0.73 | #76 |
| 2015 | 49.34 | +0.51 | #76 |
| 2014 | 48.83 | +0.10 | #77 |
| 2013 | 48.73 | −0.35 | #77 |
| 2012 | 49.08 | −0.78 | #83 |
| 2011 | 49.86 | −1.05 | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's dependency ratio was 59.94 in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's dependency ratio peaked at 102.68 in 1967.
The lowest dependency ratio in Uzbekistan was 48.73 in 2013.
Uzbekistan ranks 72nd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's dependency ratio is projected to reach 59.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 59.94. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_dependency-ratio,
title = {Uzbekistan Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}