In 2021, the projected old age dependency rate was around 15.7 percent. And it was expected to reach 20.1 percent in 2031. The old age dependency ratio in India is seeing a gradual rise since the past few years. Projections reflect a steep rise in old age dependency from 2021 to 2031.
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MOSPI. (July 30, 2021). Old age dependency ratio in India from 1961 to 2011 with estimates for 2021 and 2031, by gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1303304/india-old-age-dependency-ratio/
MOSPI. "Old age dependency ratio in India from 1961 to 2011 with estimates for 2021 and 2031, by gender." Chart. July 30, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1303304/india-old-age-dependency-ratio/
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Old age dependency ratio in India from 1961 to 2011 with estimates for 2021 and 2031, by gender [Graph], MOSPI, July 30, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1303304/india-old-age-dependency-ratio/
