Labour dependency ratio in Central Asia

Central Asia: Labour dependency ratio was 1.72 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
1.72
Change on year
up 0.2%
Rank
18th
of 87 groups
All-time high
1.83
in 1998
All-time low
1.56
in 2011
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Labour dependency ratio in Central Asia, 1991–2027

00.511.521991200920271991: 1.61992: 1.61993: 1.61994: 1.71995: 1.71996: 1.81997: 1.81998: 1.81999: 1.82000: 1.82001: 1.72002: 1.72003: 1.62004: 1.62005: 1.62006: 1.62007: 1.62008: 1.62009: 1.62010: 1.62011: 1.62012: 1.62013: 1.62014: 1.62015: 1.62016: 1.62017: 1.72018: 1.72019: 1.72020: 1.72021: 1.72022: 1.72023: 1.72024: 1.72025: 1.72026: 1.72027: 1.7

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

Annual values for Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Asia, 1991 to 2027.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 15 Algeria 2.99 compare
  2. 16 Nepal 2.92 compare
  3. 17 Gabon 2.85 compare
  4. 18 Gambia 2.69 compare
  5. 19 Turkmenistan 2.6 compare
  6. 20 South Africa 2.58 compare
  7. 21 Lebanon 2.53 compare

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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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Indicator
Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
Last refreshed

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.