In 2023, the child and old-age dependency ratio in Taiwan ranged at around 17.11 and 26.34 percent respectively, summing up to a total dependency ratio of 43.45 percent. While the child dependency ratio is expected to remain stable, the old-age dependency ratio will rise steadily in coming decades.
Children and old-age dependency ratio in Taiwan from 1960 to 2023 with forecasts until 2060
* Projection. Figures have been calculated based on a medium variant modeling.
The dependency ratio denotes the relationship between economic dependent age groups (people who are either too old or too young to work) to those of a working age. Those who are defined as being able to work, by the source, are those between the ages of 15 and 64. The dependency ratio indicates how great a burden is placed on those of a working age by those of a non-working age.
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