The dependency ratio measures the number of dependents relative to the working-age population, indicating economic strain on workers. The crude birth rate refers to live births per 1,000 people in a population without considering demographic details, which is why it's termed 'crude.' Both measures provide insights into demographic and economic conditions of a population.
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The dependency ratio measures the proportion of dependents to working-age individuals in a population, indicating the economic strain on the working-age group. The crude birth rate is the number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population, without considering demographics like age and sex. Both measures provide insights into population dynamics and economic conditions. ;