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Generate QuizThe 'Demographic Dividend' as defined by the UNFPA refers to the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population's age structure, mainly when the share of the ___ is larger than the share of the non-working age.
- Elderly population (above 60)
- Working-age population (15-59 years)
- Infant population (below 5 years)
- Urban population
Answer: Working-age population (15-59 years)
A demographic dividend occurs when the dependency ratio falls significantly because the working-age cohort expands relative to children and the elderly. However, this dividend is not automatic; it can only be reaped if the economy generates sufficient quality employment and invests heavily in the health and skill development of this workforce.