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title: "Demographic Window of Opportunity: Meaning | Model Diplomat"
description: "The demographic window of opportunity is the finite span when low dependency ratios can boost growth—distinct from the demographic dividend it makes possible."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The demographic window of opportunity is the period when a country's working-age population share peaks and its dependency ratio falls below a defined threshold, enabling accelerated growth.
- How does the demographic window of opportunity differ from the demographic dividend?
- What thresholds define the demographic window of opportunity?
- When is India's demographic window expected to open and close?
- Can a demographic window become a liability?

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