What is the us dependency ratio?

The U.S. dependency ratio measures the proportion of dependents (people aged 0-14 and those 65 and older) to the working-age population (ages 15-64). As of recent estimates, the dependency ratio in the U.S. is around 60 dependents for every 100 working-age individuals. This ratio is important for understanding the economic burden on the working population, as a higher ratio suggests more dependents relying on the support of workers. Factors such as aging populations and declining birth rates can influence changes in this ratio over time.