The share of elderly in India who are dependent on their children was the highest category with 76 percent in financial year 2018 of all supporter groups. Second in line was elderly who were dependent on his or her respective spouse with 18 percent during the same time period.
Distribution of economically dependent elderly in urban India from 2004 to financial year 2018, by supporter category
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MOSPI. (July 30, 2021). Distribution of economically dependent elderly in urban India from 2004 to financial year 2018, by supporter category [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1303356/india-distribution-of-economically-dependent-elderly-in-rural-areas/
MOSPI. "Distribution of economically dependent elderly in urban India from 2004 to financial year 2018, by supporter category." Chart. July 30, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1303356/india-distribution-of-economically-dependent-elderly-in-rural-areas/
MOSPI. (2021). Distribution of economically dependent elderly in urban India from 2004 to financial year 2018, by supporter category. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1303356/india-distribution-of-economically-dependent-elderly-in-rural-areas/
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