London - the population structure and ethnic diversity change

Question 1

London location:

Answer 1

London is the an economic hub and the capital city of England, consisting of 32 boroughs.

Question 2

How has London’s population structure changed?

Answer 2

• Youthful dependent population is increasing, the no. of 0-9 yo has increased from 2001 to 2016
• The modal age of economically active people is increasing (elderly leaving and more young ppl are coming for work)
• Elderly dependent population is increasing

Question 3

Describe the change in London’s ethnic diversity since 2001:

Answer 3

• The proportion of BAME communities is increasing: 2001 = 28.9, in 2015 44%
• EU expansion has caused many White British people to move from London to other European countries - known as ‘white flight’