Old-age dependency ratio in Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Sint Maarten (Dutch part): Old-age dependency ratio was 19.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
19.0%
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
86th
of 236 countries
All-time high
21.7%
in 1950
All-time low
3.9%
in 1992
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Old-age dependency ratio in Sint Maarten (Dutch part), 1950–2023

5101520195019862023

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

Analysis

In 2023, old-age dependency ratio in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) stood at 19.0%.

That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 111.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old-age dependency ratio in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) peaked at 21.7% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 1992.

That places Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 86th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 18.4% 16.3% 21.7% 10
1960s 10.7% 6.7% 16.5% 10
1970s 6.2% 6.0% 6.4% 10
1980s 5.0% 4.0% 6.3% 10
1990s 4.0% 3.9% 4.2% 10
2000s 5.0% 4.2% 6.5% 10
2010s 10.5% 6.9% 14.9% 10
2020s 17.7% 16.1% 19.0% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is old-age dependency ratio in Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Old-age dependency ratio in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) was 19.0% 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 Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 1950.
What is the lowest old-age dependency ratio recorded in Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 1992.
How does Sint Maarten (Dutch part) rank for old-age dependency ratio?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 86th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is old-age dependency ratio rising or falling in Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Over the last ten years it is up 111.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 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
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