Youth Dependency Ratio

Introduction to Youth Dependency Ratio

The youth dependency ratio is a measure of the economic burden placed on the working-age population by young dependents. It is calculated by dividing the number of dependents (usually defined as those aged 0-14) by the number of people of working age (usually defined as those aged 15-64), then multiplying the result by 100. The ratio is expressed as a percentage.

Parameter usage:

• dependentPopulation= number of dependents (e.g., aged 0-14)
• workingAgePopulation= number of people of working age (e.g., aged 15-64)

Output:

• Youth Dependency Ratio= percentage representing the economic burden placed on the working-age population by young dependents

Data validation

The number of dependents and working age population should be greater than or equal to 0. The working age population should not be 0.

Summary

This calculator measures the economic burden placed on the working-age population by young dependents, expressed as a percentage.