Old age dependency ratio in Ghana 2012-2023
In 2023, the old age dependency ratio in Ghana increased by 0.1 percentage points (+1.68 percent) compared to 2022. Therefore, the ratio in Ghana reached a peak in 2023 with 6.11 percent.
The old-age dependency ratio refers to the number of people aged 65 years and older per 100 working-age individuals aged 15-64 years. It provides insights into the extent to which older people are dependent on the economically active population.
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The old-age dependency ratio refers to the number of people aged 65 years and older per 100 working-age individuals aged 15-64 years. It provides insights into the extent to which older people are dependent on the economically active population.
Find more statistics on other topics about Ghana with key insights such as total fertility rate, age dependency ratio, and total life expectancy at birth.
