1.3 Population Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is population structure?
A
The composition of a population, the most important elements of which are age and gender.
2
Q
What is a population pyramid?
A
A bar chart arranged vertically, that shows the distribution of a population by age and gender.
3
Q
What is the dependency ratio?
A
The ratio of the number of people under 15 and over 64 years to those in the 15-64 age group.
