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CHART 4.4

Dependency ratios, 2005 and projections to 2025

  • In 2005, Mexico had the highest dependency ratio, while the Republic of Korea had the lowest.

  • Only Mexico’s dependency ratio is expected to decrease by 2025; Japan is expected to have the highest dependency ratio.

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Chart of Dependency ratios, 2005 and projections to 2025

NOTE: The dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents (persons ages 14 and under and persons ages 65 and over) to the working-age population (persons ages 15 to 64).

SOURCE: United Nations.

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