Dependency Load includes which group?

Dependency Load includes which group?

• A. Working-age adults 15-64
• B. Total population
• C. Persons under the age of 16 and over 64 (the non-working population)
• D. People aged 0-14 and 65-74

Answer: (C)

Dependency load is about the portion of people who rely on the working-age group for support—that is, those who aren’t typically in the workforce themselves. This means the young and the elderly, the people who usually aren’t employed. The group described as under 16 and over 64 fits perfectly because it covers children and seniors who generally depend on others for income and care. The working-age group, usually 15–64, provides economic support, so they aren’t counted in the dependency load. If you looked at the entire population, that would include those who work, which isn’t what the dependency load measures. A range like 0–14 and 65–74 misses some older dependents beyond 74, so it doesn’t capture all who rely on others.