In 2021, the old-age dependency ratio in Egypt was 7.7 percent, which means that there were roughly eight people among the age group 65 years and older per 100 working-age population (between 15 and 64 years old). Throughout the period under review, the old-age dependency ratio was lowest in 2009 and 2010, while was highest between 1990 and 1998. Moreover, between 2000 and 2021, the ratio for Egypt was higher than theĀ old-age dependency ratio of the African continent.
Old age dependency ratio in Egypt from 1990 to 2021
Old age dependency ratio is the ratio of individuals older than 64 years dependents on the working-age population aged 15 to 64. Data is expressed as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.
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UN DESA. (July 31, 2022). Old age dependency ratio in Egypt from 1990 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/960787/egypt-old-age-dependency-ratio/
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