South Africa Age Dependency Ratio
48.4%▲ +0.08 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in South Africa rose to 48.4% in Dec 2025 from 48.3% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.4% | 48.3% | 84.7%Dec 1971 | 48.3%Dec 2024 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 2.21 births per woman | 2.22 births per woman | 6.11 births per woman | 2.21 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 43.6M | 43.2M | 43.6M | 9.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in South Africa averaged 58.2% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 84.7% in Dec 1971 and a record low of 48.3% in Dec 2024. 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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