Question 61982EconomicsJAMB
In an economy, if the proportion of people who are below 18 years is 40% and those above 60 years is 30% what would this imply? The
A
dependency ratio is high
B
population is optimum
C
ratio of females to males is high
D
population is growing according to Malthus theory
Step-by-Step Explanation
A high dependency ratio indicates that a significant portion of the population is made up of dependents, which includes those below 18 years and those above 60 years. With 70% of the population falling into these age groups, there are fewer working-age individuals to support them economically. This situation can strain resources and social services, highlighting the economic burden on the productive population.