Question

Stage 2 and Stage 5 countries typically have _____ dependency ratios whereas Stage 4 countries typically have a _____ dependency ratio.

Answer 1

Stage 2 and Stage 5 countries typically have high dependency ratios whereas Stage 4 countries typically have a low dependency ratio.

Explanation:

• Depending on the stage of the demographic transition that the country is in, the dependency ratio of the population is determined.
• Across the globe, these stages are determined based on the data regarding increase and decrease in the population over the years.
• Usually, countries with a high dependency ratio exhibit no or slow growth.