Dependency Ratio Projector
Youth and old-age dependency projected forward, and the point where one replaces the other.
Total dependency often falls before it rises: youth dependency of 39 and old-age of 15 becomes 30 and 25 over 25 years, and the dip in between is the demographic dividend.
Dependency Ratio Projector
Frequently asked
Is the Dependency Ratio Projector 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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