Answer» - The economic development of the country depends upon number of people in young age, adult age and old age groups.
- The population in young age group i.e., 0-15, are non-working and dependent population.
- The population in old age group i.e., 60+, are also non-working and dependent population.
- Larger percentage of old age population means more expenses on medical facilities.
- The population in adult age group i.e., 16-59, are working population and there is more economic development of the country.
- A greater proportion of young and old age group compared to adult age group leads to less economic development of the country.
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