Question

Increase in dependent population?

Answer 1

The dependency ratio measures the % of dependent people (not of working age) / number of working people. In the western world, we are seeing an increase in the dependency ratio because the population is living longer. This is creating an increase in the number of people over 65 and higher dependency ratios.

Answer 2

The dependency ratio measures the % of dependent people (not of working age) / number of working people. In the western world, we are seeing an increase in the dependency ratio because the population is living longer. This is creating an increase in the number of people over 65 and higher dependency ratios.Mar 15, 2017