If 67 percent of a country's population is of working age, but only 48 percent of the total population is actually employed, which conclusion is most appropriate?

Correct answer: Working-age population and actual employment are not the same concept

Working-age population and employed population measure different things. The first is a demographic category based mainly on age, such as people within a defined working-age range. It may include students, homemakers, people seeking work, people unable to work, and people outside the labour force. The second counts people who actually have employment, according to the relevant statistical definition. Therefore, 67 percent being of working age does not mean that 67 percent are employed; the 48 percent figure shows a smaller employed share.

Choice B is correct because it clearly separates age structure from labour-market participation. Choice A is contradicted by the two percentages. Choice C cannot be concluded because a demographic dividend also depends on education, health, jobs, productivity, and supportive policies. Choice D is wrong because the dependency ratio is primarily an age-based measure, not a direct measure determined only by employment.