Age Dependency Ratio: Total
THE DEPENDENCY RATIO FOR ALL PEOPLE
The total age dependency ratio is the ratio of young + elderly dependents (who are generally economically inactive, under 15 or over 64 years old), compared to the number of people of working age (15-64-year-olds).
A high dependency ratio means those of working age, and the overall economy, face a greater burden in supporting the dependent population.
Data source: World Bank, Washington D.C.