China Age Dependency Ratio
43.5%▼ −0.73 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in China fell to 43.5% in Dec 2025 from 44.2% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5% | 44.2% | 82.3%Dec 1966 | 37.2%Dec 2010 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.01 births per woman | 1.00 births per woman | 7.51 births per woman | 1.00 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 980.1M | 976.8M | 988.4M | 370.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in China averaged 43.6% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 82.3% in Dec 1966 and a record low of 37.2% in Dec 2010. 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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