1.3 Population Structure Flashcards

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What is population structure?

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The composition of a population, the most important elements of which are age and gender.

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What is a population pyramid?

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A bar chart arranged vertically, that shows the distribution of a population by age and gender.

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What is the dependency ratio?

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The ratio of the number of people under 15 and over 64 years to those in the 15-64 age group.

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