Canada Age Dependency Ratio
54.4%▲ +0.78 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in Canada rose to 54.4% in Dec 2025 from 53.6% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.4% | 53.6% | 71.2%Dec 1962 | 44.0%Dec 2007 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.25 births per woman | 1.27 births per woman | 3.81 births per woman | 1.25 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 27.0M | 26.9M | 27.0M | 10.5M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in Canada averaged 47.6% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 71.2% in Dec 1962 and a record low of 44.0% in Dec 2007. 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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