Japan Age Dependency Ratio
70.2%▲ +0.05 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in Japan rose to 70.2% in Dec 2025 from 70.1% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.2% | 70.1% | 70.3%Dec 2021 | 42.9%Dec 1992 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.15 births per woman | 1.20 births per woman | 2.23 births per woman | 1.15 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 72.5M | 72.9M | 87.5M | 60.1M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in Japan averaged 56.0% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 70.3% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 42.9% in Dec 1992. 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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