Elderly Dependency Ratios in the EU for 2024
February 17, 2025
The elderly dependency ratio in the EU has reached 33.9%, with about 3 working-age individuals for every retiree. Countries with the lowest ratios are Luxembourg and Ireland, while Italy and Bulgaria show the highest ratios. From 2023 to 2024, this ratio increased by 0.5%. The overall age dependency ratio in the EU stands at 56.8%, indicating challenges in supporting the elderly.