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Figure 3-i<br />

Actual and Forecasted Working-Age Population by Region, 1950–2070<br />

Millions of People Aged 15-64<br />

2,100<br />

1,800<br />

Africa<br />

1,500<br />

Southern Asia<br />

1,200<br />

900<br />

600<br />

Europe<br />

Eastern Asia<br />

Latin America<br />

300<br />

North America<br />

0<br />

1950 1970 1990 2010 2030 2050 2070<br />

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects.<br />

institutions and economies that can lead global growth in these places<br />

(IMF 2015c).<br />

The other half of the world’s population will experience slowdowns<br />

in population growth with rising shares of the elderly. Substantial aging<br />

is projected in Europe and East Asia (see Figure 3-ii). By 2050, the<br />

Figure 3-ii<br />

Actual and Forecasted Dependency Ratios by Region, 1950–2070<br />

Number of Dependents per 100 People Aged 15-64<br />

100<br />

80<br />

Latin America<br />

Africa<br />

Southern Asia<br />

60<br />

World<br />

40<br />

North<br />

America<br />

Europe<br />

Eastern Asia<br />

20<br />

1950 1970 1990 2010 2030 2050 2070<br />

Note: A dependent is less than 15 or more than 64 years of age.<br />

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects.<br />

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