Hong Kong's children and old-age dependency ratio 1980-2021
In 2021, the child dependency ratio in Hong Kong increased to nearly 27.8 percent, while the elderly ratio reached around 19.1 percent. The dependency ratio indicates how great a burden is placed on those of working age by those of non-working age. The source defines the working age between 15 and 64 years. The ratio is shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.
