In 2022, the child dependency ratio and the old-age dependency ratio varied greatly in different provinces of China. While Heilongjiang province had the lowest gross dependency ratio of 37.1 percent, comprised of around 12.7 percent child dependency and 24.4 percent old-age dependency, Henan province had the highest gross dependency ratio with around 33.2 percent child dependency and 22.7 percent old-age dependency.
Children and old-age dependency ratio in China in 2022, by province or region
Figures are based on 2020 census data adjusted by annual data from the China National Sample Survey on Population Changes.
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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