Ireland vs Netherlands: Projected change dependency ratios

Ireland
127.31
in 2060
Netherlands
125.52
in 2060
Ireland rank
14th
Netherlands rank
17th

Projected change dependency ratios over time

  • Ireland
  • Netherlands
050100150201520372060

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 127.31 against 125.52 in Netherlands, a difference of 1.79.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Netherlands ahead.

Ireland ranks 14th and Netherlands ranks 17th of 28 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Netherlands in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Netherlands Difference Ahead
2010s 100 100 0 —
2020s 101.3 102.44 1.14 Netherlands
2030s 102.57 113.72 11.15 Netherlands
2040s 111.77 121.35 9.58 Netherlands
2050s 125 122.4 2.61 Ireland
2060s 127.31 125.52 1.79 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher projected change dependency ratios, Ireland or Netherlands?
Ireland, at 127.31 against 125.52 in Netherlands as of 2060.
What is the difference in projected change dependency ratios between Ireland and Netherlands?
1.79, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Netherlands?
10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2060.
How do Ireland and Netherlands rank globally for projected change dependency ratios?
Ireland ranks 14th and Netherlands ranks 17th of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Projected change dependency ratios. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Projected change dependency ratios
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
29 places, 290 data points, 2015–2060
Last refreshed