The total age dependency ratio is the ratio of young + elderly dependents (who are generally economically inactive, under 15 or over 64 years old), compared to the number of people of working age (15-64-year-olds).
A high dependency ratio means those of working age, and the overall economy, face a greater burden in supporting the dependent population.
Cpapua New Guinea's age dependency ratio for the dependent population is reported as: % reported in 2025 (most recent observation).
Cpapua New Guinea's data is highlighted in the table below, use the filter and sort order options to allow easy comparison with other countries.
Data source: World Bank, Washington D.C.