The Potential Support Ratio (PSR) is the number of people between the ages of 15 and 65 who will be working to support those of us at retirement. In 1950 the US PSR was 12:1. By 2000, the US PSR had dropped to 9:1. The current US PSR is a ratio of 5:1. As the American lifespan increases, the number... Sign in to see full entry.