Dependency Ratio

What is the dependency ratio in a population?

• The ratio of dependent age groups to the working-age population

• The ratio of males to females in a population

• The ratio of children to adults in a population

• The ratio of elderly to young people in a population

Which age groups are typically considered in calculating the dependency ratio?

• Children and elderly

• Teenagers and adults

• Infants and middle-aged

• Young adults and seniors

How does a high dependency ratio affect a country's economy?

• It increases the economic burden on the working population

• It decreases the need for healthcare services

• It leads to a surplus in the labor market

• It reduces the need for educational facilities

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What is the formula for calculating the dependency ratio?

• (Number of dependents / Working-age population) x 100

• (Number of children / Total population) x 100

• (Number of elderly / Total population) x 100

• (Number of working-age / Total population) x 100

In which type of countries is the dependency ratio typically higher?

• Developing countries

• Developed countries

• Countries with high immigration rates

• Countries with low birth rates

What impact does a low dependency ratio have on a country's workforce?

• It indicates a larger working-age population

• It suggests a high number of retirees

• It implies a high number of children

• It shows a balanced age distribution

Which of the following can lead to a decrease in the dependency ratio?

• An increase in the working-age population

• An increase in the birth rate

• An increase in the elderly population

• A decrease in the working-age population

How can governments address challenges associated with a high dependency ratio?

• By investing in education and job creation

• By reducing healthcare services

• By increasing taxes on the elderly

• By limiting immigration

What is the significance of the dependency ratio in demographic studies?

• It helps assess the economic pressure on the productive population

• It measures the literacy rate of a population

• It evaluates the gender balance in a population

• It determines the average family size

Which of the following is a potential consequence of an aging population on the dependency ratio?

• An increase in the dependency ratio

• A decrease in the dependency ratio

• No change in the dependency ratio

• A balanced dependency ratio