Age dependency ratio old in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Age dependency ratio old was 2.07 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.07
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
235th
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.22
in 1950
All-time low
1.37
in 1995
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Age dependency ratio old in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, age dependency ratio old in United Arab Emirates stood at 2.07.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age dependency ratio old in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6.22 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.37, 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 ratio old in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.22 | — |
| 1951 | 6.09 | -2.1% |
| 1952 | 5.92 | -2.7% |
| 1953 | 5.73 | -3.2% |
| 1954 | 5.5 | -4.0% |
| 1955 | 5.24 | -4.6% |
| 1956 | 4.98 | -5.0% |
| 1957 | 4.72 | -5.3% |
| 1958 | 4.44 | -5.9% |
| 1959 | 4.18 | -5.8% |
| 1960 | 3.93 | -6.0% |
| 1961 | 3.69 | -6.2% |
| 1962 | 3.46 | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 3.26 | -5.8% |
| 1964 | 3.09 | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 2.92 | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 2.76 | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 2.62 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 2.44 | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 2.28 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 2.19 | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 2.15 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 2.17 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 2.23 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 2.34 | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 2.5 | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 2.46 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 2.24 | -9.2% |
| 1978 | 2.03 | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 1.84 | -9.3% |
| 1980 | 1.68 | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 1.62 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 1.64 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 1.65 | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 1.66 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 1.67 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 1.65 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 1.61 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 1.56 | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 1.52 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 1.48 | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 1.45 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 1.42 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 1.4 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 1.39 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 1.37 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 1.37 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 1.42 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 1.47 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.55 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 1.64 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 1.73 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 1.83 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 1.94 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 2.06 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 2.2 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 2.25 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 2.09 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 1.91 | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 1.8 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 1.74 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1.75 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.8 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 1.82 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 1.83 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 1.84 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 1.82 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.81 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.84 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.87 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.91 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 1.98 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 2 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.07 | +3.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2.07 is below the median for high income countries, which is 25.91, 8% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2.07 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.14, 29% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.3 | 4.18 | 6.22 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.05 | 2.28 | 3.93 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.22 | 1.84 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 | 1.37 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.95 | 1.64 | 2.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.81 | 1.74 | 1.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.99 | 1.91 | 2.07 | 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 ratio old in United Arab Emirates?
- Age dependency ratio old in United Arab Emirates was 2.07 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age dependency ratio old recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6.22 in 1950.
- What is the lowest age dependency ratio old recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.37 in 1995.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for age dependency ratio old?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is age dependency ratio old 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Age dependency ratio old. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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