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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The demographic dividend is the accelerated economic growth a country can achieve when its working-age population is larger than its dependent population.
- What is the difference between the first and second demographic dividend?
- Why is the demographic dividend described as conditional rather than automatic?
- How does the demographic dividend relate to the demographic transition?
- Why does Pakistan's demographic profile differ from China's in 2026?

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The demographic dividend is the accelerated economic growth a country can achieve when its working-age population is larger than its dependent population.

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