Question

Why is the dependency ratio higher in rural areas than in urban areas? State two reasons.

The dependency ratio is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Give two reasons to explain why?

Answer 1

Dependency ratio is higher in rural areas because :

1. Birth rates are higher in rural areas.
2. Large numbers of adults migrate to urban areas in search of jobs.
3.  Adults who migrate return to their rural homes after retirement.

Answer 2

The dependency ratio is higher in rural areas than in urban areas due to the following reasons:

1. Lack of Employment Opportunities: Rural areas have limited job options, leading to fewer working-age people being employed, which increases the proportion of dependents (children and elderly).
2. Higher Birth Rates: Rural families often have more children due to traditional beliefs and lack of family planning, which raises the number of young dependents.