New Zealand Age Dependency Ratio
55.0%▲ +0.41 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in New Zealand rose to 55.0% in Dec 2025 from 54.6% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.0% | 54.6% | 71.1%Dec 1961 | 50.4%Dec 2006 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.57 births per woman | 1.57 births per woman | 4.31 births per woman | 1.57 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 1.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in New Zealand averaged 52.4% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 71.1% in Dec 1961 and a record low of 50.4% in Dec 2006. 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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