Age structure (age-dependency ratio)

 


  • Indicator

[(kids (<15 Years) + elderly people (>64 Years))/(people between 15 and 64 years old)*100]

  • Range
 [-%]
  • Influence on vulnerability
 The higher the ratio, the more the region is vulnerable because of the higher number of people dependent on those in the working age group (lower work participation rate and greater economic dependency on the working age group).
  • Trend
 Linear↑
  • Data source

BFS (2010), Schuler, Dessemontet et al (2007).

  • Remarks

On the other hand, the more the population is young, the more it is open to changes and to innovation. The more the population is old, the higher the knowledge on the areas subject to natural hazards and a higher collective memory on past events.

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