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    Old-age dependency ratio is rising

    Old-age dependency ratio is rising

    The OECD's old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise from 31% (2023) to 52% by 2060, as the working-age population shrinks 8% — a structural talent squeeze.

    Source: OECD · OECD Employment Outlook 2025 (2025) [49]

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