Demographic Dividend Quiz

What does the demographic dividend refer to?

• Economic growth from a larger working-age population

• An increase in the number of elderly people

• A decrease in population size

• A rise in unemployment rates

Which factor is essential for realizing a demographic dividend?

• Access to quality education

• Increased dependency ratios

• Higher birth rates

• Less investment in healthcare

What is a challenge in harnessing the demographic dividend in South Africa?

• High levels of investment

• Low population growth

• Excessive savings

• High youth unemployment rates

What is one of the economic growth drivers mentioned?

• Less investment in human capital

• Higher dependency ratios

• Increased labor supply

• Decreased education access

What should South Africa prioritize to harness its demographic dividend?

• Investment in education and skills development

• Limiting healthcare access

• Reducing the working-age population

• Increasing dependency ratios