Despite the drastically changing population structure, dependency ratios are quite stable over time.

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Dependency ratios are calculated by dividing the number of dependents (children and elderly) by the number of working-age adults. As the population ages, the number of dependents increases, but the number of working-age adults also increases. This means that the dependency ratio remains relatively stable over time.

Despite the Drastically Changing Population Structure, Dependency Ratios Are Quite