Ageing Populations and the Old‑Age Dependency Ratio
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Hello and welcome back to the Geography Expert podcast. Today we’re exploring one of the most important demographic challenges facing modern societies — ageing populations and the old‑age dependency ratio.
This ratio compares the number of people aged 65 and over with the number of working‑age people, usually defined as those aged 15 to 64. It doesn’t mean that every older person is dependent or that every working‑age person has a job, but it gives us a useful snapshot of how much pressure there may be on the labour force.
What the Ratio Tells Us
When the ratio rises, it…
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