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# South Africa Age Dependency Ratio

> South Africa age dependency ratio is 48.4% as of Dec 2025, from 48.3%. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Age Dependency Ratio in South Africa rose to 48.4% in Dec 2025 from 48.3% in Dec 2024.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48.4% | 48.3% | 84.7% (Dec 1971) | 48.3% (Dec 2024) | 1960–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's age dependency ratio right now?**

Age Dependency Ratio in South Africa is 48.4% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's age dependency ratio?**

The all-time high is 84.7% (Dec 1971); the record low is 48.3% (Dec 2024), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Age Dependency Ratio for South Africa is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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