New Zealand Youth dependency ratio 2025: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Latest value: 27.71 % (2025-01-01)

Youth dependency ratio (measured in %) is an important economic indicator for New Zealand, providing insights into structural trends, policy impacts, and development trajectories. This metric is widely used by researchers, analysts, and policymakers to monitor economic conditions and inform decision-making. In New Zealand, Youth dependency ratio reflects the interplay of domestic policies, global market forces, and long-term demographic and technological changes. Tracking this indicator over time reveals patterns of growth, volatility, and structural transformation that shape the country's economic outlook. Access to reliable, timely data is essential for evidence-based analysis, whether for academic research, investment strategy, or public policy evaluation. The most recent data point shows 27.71 % as of 2025-01-01. This dataset spans 1960–2025, covering 66 annual observations. Data is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly on EconDash. Use EconDash's interactive chart to explore Youth dependency ratio data, apply custom date ranges, and benchmark New Zealand against peer economies.