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UN Projects Rising Old-Age Dependency Ratios in Multiple Countries
United Nations data show the number of people aged 65 and older relative to the working-age population is projected to increase in many nations through 2050. South Korea, Italy, and China are expected to see the largest rises.
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United Nations projections indicate that the old-age dependency ratio will rise in many countries between 2026 and 2050. The ratio measures the number of people aged 65 and older per 100 working-age adults aged 15 to 64. 6 by 2050.
4 over the same period. 9. 3. India and several other emerging economies are projected to remain comparatively younger.
The projections are based on trends in birth rates, life expectancy, and migration. If these trends continue, governments may face greater pressure on labor markets, pension systems, and public finances. The data do not account for continued employment among people over age 65 or for younger people who may not be in the workforce.
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