Australia Age Dependency Ratio
55.7%▲ +0.49 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in Australia rose to 55.7% in Dec 2025 from 55.2% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.7% | 55.2% | 63.2%Dec 1961 | 48.1%Dec 2008 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.48 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 3.54 births per woman | 1.48 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 17.7M | 17.5M | 17.7M | 6.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in Australia averaged 50.6% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 63.2% in Dec 1961 and a record low of 48.1% in Dec 2008. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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