Total dependency ratio in Russia
Russia: Total dependency ratio was 51.8% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
51.8%
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
153rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
58.8%
in 1962
All-time low
38.6%
in 2010
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total dependency ratio in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Russia recorded 51.8% for total dependency ratio in 2023.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in Russia peaked at 58.8% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 38.6%, in 2010.
Russia ranks 153rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Total dependency ratio in Russia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 54.8% | — |
| 1951 | 53.9% | -1.5% |
| 1952 | 52.5% | -2.6% |
| 1953 | 51.1% | -2.8% |
| 1954 | 49.9% | -2.3% |
| 1955 | 49.2% | -1.4% |
| 1956 | 49.1% | -0.2% |
| 1957 | 50.1% | +2.1% |
| 1958 | 52.5% | +4.9% |
| 1959 | 55.2% | +5.1% |
| 1960 | 57.5% | +4.1% |
| 1961 | 58.7% | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 58.8% | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 58.6% | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 57.7% | -1.4% |
| 1965 | 56.6% | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 55.6% | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 54.4% | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 53.4% | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 52.4% | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 51.1% | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 50.0% | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 49.2% | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 48.3% | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 47.6% | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 47.0% | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 46.5% | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 46.4% | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 46.7% | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 46.8% | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 46.7% | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 47.0% | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 47.4% | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 47.6% | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 47.7% | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 47.9% | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 48.2% | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 48.7% | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 49.0% | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 49.4% | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 49.7% | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 49.8% | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 49.7% | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 49.4% | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 48.9% | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 48.2% | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 46.8% | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 45.1% | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 43.6% | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 42.4% | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 41.5% | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 41.1% | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 40.9% | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 40.8% | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 40.5% | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 40.2% | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 39.6% | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 39.1% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 38.6% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 38.8% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 39.7% | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 40.8% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 42.1% | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 43.6% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 45.1% | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 46.4% | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 47.5% | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 48.6% | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 49.6% | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 50.3% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 51.0% | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 51.8% | +1.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 51.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 52.7%, 98% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 51.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55.3%, 94% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 51.8% | 49.1% | 55.2% | 10 |
| 1960s | 56.4% | 52.4% | 58.8% | 10 |
| 1970s | 47.8% | 46.2% | 51.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.5% | 46.7% | 48.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.6% | 45.1% | 49.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.0% | 39.1% | 43.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.1% | 38.6% | 48.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.6% | 49.6% | 51.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total dependency ratio in Russia?
- Total dependency ratio in Russia was 51.8% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 58.8% in 1962.
- What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.6% in 2010.
- How does Russia rank for total dependency ratio?
- Russia ranks 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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Number of children (under 15) and people aged 65 and over per 100 working-age people (aged 15 to 64).