Outbreak Comes at Height of Demographic Bonus
Since entering the demographic bonus period in 2012, Indonesia\'s dependency ratio has continued to fall below the 50 mark. This means that every 100 productive-age people bear fewer than 50 people of nonproductive age.
"The momentum is now when we are between 2020 and 2024 at the peak of the demographic bonus period. If we focus more on developing the quality of human resources and using new methods, then I believe the demographic bonus will be a bonus for a leap in development... " -- President Jokowi\'s state speech, 16/8/2019
Since entering the demographic bonus period in 2012, Indonesia\'s dependency ratio has continued to fall below the 50 mark. This means that every 100 productive-age people bear fewer than 50 people of nonproductive age.