Portugal Age Dependency Ratio
60.4%▲ +0.83 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in Portugal rose to 60.4% in Dec 2025 from 59.6% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.4% | 59.6% | 62.2%Dec 1969 | 48.2%Dec 1999 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.41 births per woman | 1.45 births per woman | 3.23 births per woman | 1.21 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 6.7M | 6.7M | 7.0M | 5.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in Portugal averaged 51.9% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 62.2% in Dec 1969 and a record low of 48.2% in Dec 1999. 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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