Question

Demographic dividend refers to a phenomenon in which _____________.

• A. life expectancy improves and normally people begin to live longer life
• B. the share of elderly persons in total population rises
• C. the proportion of working age population rises and dominates the age-composition.
• D. the proportion of children in total population rises.

Answer 1

The correct option is C the proportion of working age population rises and dominates the age-composition.

When the workforce population that ranges from 19-60 years rises in a country in comparison to other age composition it creates an advanced balance in the country's demographics as the production increases due to more contribution of the population. Such situations are known as demographic dividend.