Total dependency ratio in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Total dependency ratio was 33.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Total dependency ratio in Cayman Islands, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total dependency ratio in Cayman Islands is 33.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in Cayman Islands peaked at 86.0% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 30.9%, in 2010.
Cayman Islands ranks 230th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 69.7% | 64.4% | 74.9% | 10 |
| 1960s | 82.7% | 76.3% | 86.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 69.7% | 56.8% | 83.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.5% | 41.0% | 54.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.9% | 33.7% | 39.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.5% | 30.9% | 33.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.2% | 30.9% | 31.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.2% | 31.5% | 33.1% | 4 |
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More reference data data for Cayman Islands
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.359 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4176 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8137 °C (2026)
- Precipitation anomalies -379.98 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 569.37 millimeters (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9854 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9461 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 102.94 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Foreign aid received by income group -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total dependency ratio in Cayman Islands?
- Total dependency ratio in Cayman Islands was 33.1% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 86.0% in 1968.
- What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.9% in 2010.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for total dependency ratio?
- Cayman Islands ranks 230th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of children (under 15) and people aged 65 and over per 100 working-age people (aged 15 to 64).