United States Age Dependency Ratio
55.0%▲ +0.56 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
The age-dependency ratio for the United States rose to 55.01 percent in 2025 from 54.45 percent in 2024. The ratio remains well below its all-time high of 67.61 percent recorded in 1961, and above the series low of 47.77 percent from 2007. The annual series extends back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.0% | 54.4% | 67.6%Dec 1961 | 47.8%Dec 2007 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.63 births per woman | 1.62 births per woman | 3.65 births per woman | 1.62 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 220.5M | 220.1M | 220.5M | 108.2M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in United States averaged 50.7% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 67.6% in Dec 1961 and a record low of 47.8% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The age-dependency ratio measures the number of dependents relative to the working-age population, expressed as a percentage. For the United States, this demographic indicator is compiled on an annual basis. The series spans from 1960 to 2025, with each observation expressing the ratio in percent.
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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