Age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Age dependency breakdown was 2.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.1%
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
235th
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.2%
in 1950
All-time low
1.4%
in 1995
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates stood at 2.1%.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6.2% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 1995.
United Arab Emirates ranks 235th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.2% | — |
| 1951 | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| 1952 | 5.9% | -2.7% |
| 1953 | 5.7% | -3.2% |
| 1954 | 5.5% | -4.0% |
| 1955 | 5.2% | -4.6% |
| 1956 | 5.0% | -5.0% |
| 1957 | 4.7% | -5.3% |
| 1958 | 4.4% | -5.9% |
| 1959 | 4.2% | -5.8% |
| 1960 | 3.9% | -6.0% |
| 1961 | 3.7% | -6.2% |
| 1962 | 3.5% | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 3.3% | -5.8% |
| 1964 | 3.1% | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 2.9% | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 2.8% | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 2.6% | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 2.4% | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 2.3% | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 2.2% | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 2.2% | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 2.2% | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 2.3% | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 2.5% | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 2.2% | -9.2% |
| 1978 | 2.0% | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 1.8% | -9.3% |
| 1980 | 1.7% | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 1.6% | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 1.6% | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 1.6% | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 1.7% | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 1.7% | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 1.6% | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 1.6% | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 1.5% | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 1.5% | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 1.4% | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 1.4% | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 1.4% | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 1.4% | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 1.4% | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 1.4% | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 1.4% | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 1.5% | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 1.6% | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 1.7% | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 1.8% | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 2.1% | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 2.2% | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 2.3% | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 2.1% | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 1.8% | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.8% | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 1.8% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.9% | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | +3.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 25.9%, 8% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.1%, 29% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.3% | 4.2% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.0% | 2.3% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates?
- Age dependency breakdown in United Arab Emirates was 2.1% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age dependency breakdown recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2% in 1950.
- What is the lowest age dependency breakdown recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 1995.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for age dependency breakdown?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is age dependency breakdown rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Age dependency breakdown. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of people aged 65 and over per 100 working-age people (aged 15 to 64).