Labour dependency ratio in Central Asia
Central Asia: Labour dependency ratio was 1.72 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Central Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Central Asia stood at 1.72.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Central Asia peaked at 1.83 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.56, in 2011.
Central Asia ranks 18th of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
Labour dependency ratio in Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.64 | — |
| 1992 | 1.63 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 1.64 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 1.7 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 1.74 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 1.81 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 1.8 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 1.83 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 1.82 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 1.78 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 1.73 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 1.68 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.65 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 1.62 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 1.61 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 1.59 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.57 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.57 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 1.57 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.57 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 1.56 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.57 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.59 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 1.6 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.61 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.62 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 1.66 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 1.66 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 1.67 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.74 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 1.74 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 1.67 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 1.68 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.67 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 1.71 | +2.4% |
| 2026 | 1.72 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 1.72 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.73 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.64 | 1.57 | 1.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.61 | 1.56 | 1.67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 | 1.67 | 1.74 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central Asia
More work & labour data for Central Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2046 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8678 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 149,900 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 74,610 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 37,345 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 57,086 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 75,290 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in Central Asia?
- Labour dependency ratio in Central Asia was 1.72 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 in 1998.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.56 in 2011.
- How does Central Asia rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Central Asia ranks 18th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.