Dependency Ratio

Choropleth map of India by state: Dependency Ratio. Bihar's dependency ratio exceeds 80; Goa's is under 40 — twice as many non-workers per worker in Bihar.
Bihar's dependency ratio exceeds 80; Goa's is under 40 — twice as many non-workers per worker in Bihar.
Policy implication
High dependency ratios strain household budgets and limit savings, trapping states in low-investment cycles.
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Source: Census 2011 (2011). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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