Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The proportion of a population that is economically dependent (young children or elderly) relative to the working-age population, affecting economic burden on families and the state.
AP course connection
Topic 5.8: 5.8 Causes and Effects of Demographic Change