Question

Age Composition of the Population of India 1961 – 2026

Based on the above table, answer the following questions:

(a) What is meant by demographic dividend?

Hint:

Demographic dividend is about changing age structures that can create an opportunity for economic growth.

Answer 1

Demographic dividend implies an increase in the proportion of working-age individuals (15-59 years) relative to non-working individuals (0-14 and 60+ years) in a population. It can also be called a demographic bonus, where the population has more workers as compared to dependents.