Belgium Age Dependency Ratio
57.9%▲ +0.28 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in Belgium rose to 57.9% in Dec 2025 from 57.6% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.9% | 57.6% | 58.8%Dec 1969 | 48.2%Dec 1986 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.44 births per woman | 1.47 births per woman | 2.71 births per woman | 1.44 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 7.6M | 7.5M | 7.6M | 5.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in Belgium averaged 53.1% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 58.8% in Dec 1969 and a record low of 48.2% in Dec 1986. 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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