3. How Do We Use Population Pyramids? Flashcards
1
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Define age structure
A
The proportions of each age group on a population. Links closely to the stage a country has reached in a DTM
2
Q
What is the gender structure?
A
The balance between males and females in a population. A small difference can tell us about a country or city
3
Q
What is infant mortality?
A
The numbers of babies that die under a year of age, per 1,000 live births
4
Q
What is child mortality?
A
the number of children that die under the age of five years of age, under 1,000 live births
5
Q
What is the Gross domestic product per capita (GDP)?
A
It is the total value of goods and services provided by a country in one year divided by its total population. Foreign income is not included
