What is old-age dependency ratio in Fiji?

Old-age dependency ratio in Fiji was 9.6% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest old-age dependency ratio recorded in Fiji?

The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 1950.

What is the lowest old-age dependency ratio recorded in Fiji?

The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 1975.

How does Fiji rank for old-age dependency ratio?

Fiji ranks 149th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.

Is old-age dependency ratio rising or falling in Fiji?

Over the last ten years it is up 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Fiji data come from?

The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Old-age dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Old-age dependency ratio in Fiji

Name: Old-age dependency ratio in Fiji
Creator: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Fiji: Old-age dependency ratio was 9.6% in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

9.6%

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

149th

of 236 countries

All-time high

12.5%

in 1950

All-time low

4.8%

in 1975

Years of data

1950–2023

Old-age dependency ratio in Fiji, 1950–2023

Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for old-age dependency ratio in Fiji is 9.6%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 26.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old-age dependency ratio in Fiji peaked at 12.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 1975.

Fiji ranks 149th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	9.5%	7.1%	12.5%	10
1960s	5.7%	5.0%	6.8%	10
1970s	4.8%	4.8%	4.9%	10
1980s	5.0%	4.9%	5.1%	10
1990s	5.1%	5.1%	5.4%	10
2000s	6.1%	5.5%	6.8%	10
2010s	7.9%	7.0%	8.9%	10
2020s	9.3%	9.1%	9.6%	4

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Frequently asked questions

What is old-age dependency ratio in Fiji?: Old-age dependency ratio in Fiji was 9.6% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest old-age dependency ratio recorded in Fiji?: The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 1950.
What is the lowest old-age dependency ratio recorded in Fiji?: The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 1975.
How does Fiji rank for old-age dependency ratio?: Fiji ranks 149th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is old-age dependency ratio rising or falling in Fiji?: Over the last ten years it is up 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Fiji data come from?: The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Old-age dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Old-age dependency ratio
Unit: %
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The number of people aged 65 and over per 100 working-age people (aged 15 to 64).