Dependency Ratio Calculator
How many dependants each working-age person supports, now and in the future.
A population of 5.4 billion working-age adults supporting 2 billion young and 830 million old has a total dependency ratio of 52% — about 0.52 dependants per worker.
Dependency Ratio Calculator
Frequently asked
Is the Dependency Ratio Calculator free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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