United Kingdom Age Dependency Ratio
57.9%▼ −0.04 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in United Kingdom fell to 57.9% in Dec 2025 from 57.9% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.9% | 57.9% | 60.2%Dec 1973 | 51.2%Dec 2007 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.55 births per woman | 1.56 births per woman | 2.93 births per woman | 1.55 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 44.0M | 43.9M | 44.0M | 34.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in United Kingdom averaged 54.5% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 60.2% in Dec 1973 and a record low of 51.2% in Dec 2007. 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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