Ireland Age Dependency Ratio
52.2%▼ −0.33 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in Ireland fell to 52.2% in Dec 2025 from 52.5% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.2% | 52.5% | 73.5%Dec 1966 | 45.1%Dec 2007 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.47 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 4.07 births per woman | 1.47 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 3.6M | 3.5M | 3.6M | 1.6M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in Ireland averaged 51.7% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 73.5% in Dec 1966 and a record low of 45.1% 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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