Old-age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Old-age dependency ratio was 2.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Old-age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, old-age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates stood at 2.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, old-age dependency ratio 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.
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 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.794 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is old-age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates?
- Old-age dependency ratio 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 old-age dependency ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2% in 1950.
- What is the lowest old-age dependency ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 1995.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for old-age dependency ratio?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is old-age dependency ratio 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 Old-age dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of people aged 65 and over per 100 working-age people (aged 15 to 64).