Which country has the highest dependency ratio?
Japan
What is dependency ratio of a country?
The dependency ratio is a measure of the number of dependents aged zero to 14 and over the age of 65, compared with the total population aged 15 to 64. This demographic indicator gives insight into the number of people of non-working age, compared with the number of those of working age.
Why is the dependency ratio important?
The dependency ratio is important because it shows the ratio of economically inactive compared to economically active. Economically active will pay much more income tax, corporation tax, and, to a lesser extent, more sales and VAT taxes. An increase in the dependency ratio can cause fiscal problems for the government.
Which factors contribute to a country’s natural population growth select three responses?
1: Fertility rate, death rate, birth rate, and immigration.
What are factors that contribute to high population growth rates?
Factors influencing population growth
- Economic development.
- Education.
- Quality of children.
- Welfare payments/State pensions.
- Social and cultural factors.
- Availability of family planning.
- Female labour market participation.
- Death rates – Level of medical provision.
How do culture and economic factors affect the distribution of population?
Cultural: Religion or cultural significance increases the population density of certain places. Due to this religious city like Varanasi, Jerusalem and Vatican City are densely populated. Economic: population distribution increases in areas which provide better economic opportunities.
How does geographical situation affect development?
Location and climate have large effects on income levels and income growth through their effects on transport costs, disease burdens, and agricultural productivity, among other channels. Geography also seems to affect economic policy choices.