Indicator Name (s): Dependency Ratios
Definitions:
Total Dependency: The dependency ratio measures the proportion of dependents (people typically not in the labor force) relative to the working-age population. It indicates the economic pressure on the productive population.
Youth Dependency: The youth dependency ratio measures the number of children and adolescents (typically ages 0–14) relative to the working-age population (ages 15–64). It reflects the burden of supporting young dependents.
Old-Age Dependency: The old-age dependency ratio measures the number of older persons (typically ages 65 and above) relative to the working-age population (ages 15–64). It reflects the potential economic burden of supporting the elderly population.
Aged to Child: The aged-to-child ratio measures the number of older persons relative to the number of children in the population.
Unit of Measurement:
Number of dependents per 100 working-age people
Related Indicators: Life expectancy, Median Age