Municipalities in Málaga province by dependency ratio
Fuengirola had the highest dependency ratio of 9 municipalities in 2024, at 58.8%. Marbella had the lowest, at 46.8%. The median was 49.4% and the figure for Málaga province was 51.1%. Source: the Instituto Nacional de Estadística.
All municipalities, 2024
Full ranking
| Rank | Municipalities | 2024 (%) | Change on 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuengirola | 58.8 | -0.2 pts |
| 2 | Vélez-Málaga | 51.7 | -0 pts |
| 3 | Málaga | 51.1 | -0.1 pts |
| 4 | Estepona | 49.8 | -0.5 pts |
| 5 | Torremolinos | 49.4 | -0.4 pts |
| 6 | Benalmádena | 48.2 | +0.2 pts |
| 7 | Rincón de la Victoria | 47.8 | -0.3 pts |
| 8 | Mijas | 47.8 | -0.6 pts |
| 9 | Marbella | 46.8 | -0.4 pts |
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About this ranking
Population under 16 plus population 65 and over, divided by population aged 16 to 64, times 100.
Spain only, from INE. For EU countries and regions use dependency_ratio_15_64, which splits the ages at 15.
Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the municipalities are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.
How to cite
Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE). Indicadores demográficos básicos: tasa de dependencia (tablas 1419, 1453, 1490 y 30735). https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Tabla.htm?t=30735. Retrieved 2026-10-07.Use this data in your AI agent
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Which municipality has the highest dependency ratio?
Fuengirola, with 58.8% in 2024, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística.
Which municipality has the lowest dependency ratio?
Marbella, with 46.8% in 2024.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Indicadores demográficos básicos: tasa de dependencia (tablas 1419, 1453, 1490 y 30735). Retrieved 2026-10-07.
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