Labour dependency ratio in G20
G20: Labour dependency ratio was 1.23 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in G20, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in G20 stood at 1.23. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in G20 peaked at 1.38 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.23, in 2027.
G20 ranks 46th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour dependency ratio in G20, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.32 | — |
| 1992 | 1.33 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 1.34 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 1.34 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 1.34 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 1.34 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 1.33 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 1.32 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 1.31 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 1.3 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.3 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.3 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 1.29 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 1.28 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 1.27 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 1.26 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 1.27 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 1.29 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 1.3 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.31 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.31 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 1.31 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 1.31 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.31 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1.32 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 1.31 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 1.31 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.38 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 1.32 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 1.29 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 1.25 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 1.24 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 1.24 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 1.23 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 1.23 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.34 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.29 | 1.26 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.31 | 1.3 | 1.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 | 1.23 | 1.38 | 8 |
Countries ranked near G20
More work & labour data for G20
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 1.96 million (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 61.32 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 3.10 million (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.9287 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.6 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.38 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 31,355 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 54,410 (2027)
- Employment 2.90 million (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 2.90 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in G20?
- Labour dependency ratio in G20 was 1.23 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in G20?
- The highest recorded value was 1.38 in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in G20?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 in 2027.
- How does G20 rank for labour dependency ratio?
- G20 ranks 46th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in G20?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this G20 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.