12th Grade Dependency Ratios Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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This quiz assesses your understanding of dependency ratios and policy, exploring how populations age and how nations plan for economic support. Learn why dependency ratios matter for government budgeting, healthcare systems, and...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Apr 27, 2026

Sample Question 1
What is the dependency ratio?

The number of working-age people compared to those too young or too old to work

The total population of a country divided by its land area

The ratio of imports to exports in an economy

The percentage of people living below the poverty line

Sample Question 2
Which age groups are typically counted as dependents in dependency ratio calculations?

Ages 0–14 and 65+

Ages 0–10 and 70+

Ages 18–25 and 60+

Ages 5–15 and 50+

Sample Question 3
A country with a high dependency ratio typically faces which challenge?

Fewer workers supporting more dependents, straining public budgets

Too many people in the workforce competing for jobs

Rapid population growth in cities

Declining birth rates in rural areas

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