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.
Guinea-Bissau's age dependency ratio for the dependent population is reported as: 71.1% reported in 2025 (most recent observation). This is a high value against a global average of 58.4%. A higher ratio indicates more financial stress on working people and possible political instability.
Guinea-Bissau'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.