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  • Visualisation | 13 Jun 2025

Explore the data: Potential Support Ratio

Potential support ratio (PSR) by year and country

Potential support ratio (PSR) by year and country, estimated (1950-2023) and projected (2024-2100)

In this Dashboard you can explore the potential support ratios for the countries in the Mediterranean and EU regions. For detailed information, hover over individual lines.

By clicking on the arrow icon in the bottom right corner of the chart, you can launch the full screen dashboard in a new window.​ Please note, data may not be available for all regions.​

Data source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2024, World population prospects 

The data visualisations presented within this story are intended for illustrational purposes, to present scientific and statistical information in an engaging format. The boundaries and names shown, and the designations used do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the European Commission.