An insightful article on the Age-Dependency Ratio which measures the number of dependents in a population relative to the number of economically active individuals.
A measure comparing the number of dependents (individuals aged 0-14 and 65+) to the working-age population.
The dependency ratio is a measure that compares the number of dependents (individuals aged 0-14 and over 65) to the working-age population (15-64). It provides insight into the economic burden shouldered by the productive segment of society.
Explore the dependency ratio, a key demographic measure that evaluates the number of dependents to non-dependents in a population. Learn how to calculate and apply this ratio in various contexts.
