India Age Dependency Ratio
46.1%▼ −0.43 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in India fell to 46.1% in Dec 2025 from 46.6% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1% | 46.6% | 82.6%Dec 1966 | 46.1%Dec 2025 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.96 births per woman | 1.98 births per woman | 5.98 births per woman | 1.96 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 1001.7M | 990.0M | 1001.7M | 244.7M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in India averaged 59.7% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 82.6% in Dec 1966 and a record low of 46.1% in Dec 2025. 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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