Yemen, Republic of Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Yemen, Republic of's dependency ratio was 77.32 in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's dependency ratio stood at 77.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.15 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.32 by 2025. Yemen, Republic of ranked 22nd globally.
Yemen’s dependency ratio, measured as the share of the population that is either under‑15 or over‑64 relative to the working‑age cohort, stood at 77.31 in 2025, placing the country 22nd highest worldwide. This figure represents the lowest level recorded since the series began in 1960, when the ratio was 78.54, and it marks a pronounced decline from the all‑time peak of 117.40 reached in 1992, a year that coincided with the intensification of civil conflict and a surge in youth and elderly dependents. Over the 66‑year coverage period the ratio has fallen steadily, now aligning closely with peers such as Nigeria (77.36) and Sudan (77.18), which similarly experience high demographic pressures. The downward trajectory suggests a gradual easing of fiscal burdens on the productive population, though further reductions will depend on sustained improvements in health, education and labor‑market integration that can accelerate the transition to a more balanced age structure.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 76.91 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 77.11 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.32 | −0.15 | #22 |
| 2024 | 77.47 | −0.26 | #194 |
| 2023 | 77.73 | −0.25 | #190 |
| 2022 | 77.97 | −0.19 | #189 |
| 2021 | 78.17 | −0.08 | #186 |
| 2020 | 78.25 | −0.20 | #187 |
| 2019 | 78.45 | −0.34 | #185 |
| 2018 | 78.79 | −0.38 | #184 |
| 2017 | 79.16 | −0.50 | #184 |
| 2016 | 79.67 | −0.64 | #181 |
| 2015 | 80.31 | −0.82 | #181 |
| 2014 | 81.13 | −0.96 | #183 |
| 2013 | 82.09 | −1.10 | #184 |
| 2012 | 83.19 | −1.32 | #185 |
| 2011 | 84.51 | −1.62 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Yemen, Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Yemen, Republic of's dependency ratio was 77.32 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's dependency ratio peaked at 117.40 in 1992.
The lowest dependency ratio in Yemen, Republic of was 77.32 in 2025.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 22nd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Yemen, Republic of's dependency ratio is projected to reach 77.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Yemen, Republic of in 2025 was 77.32. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_dependency-ratio,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}