The distribution/ pattern of levels of corruption globally

Question 1

Define ‘population structure ‘

Answer 1

The number (or percentage) of people in a country, in each age group (e.g. 10-24). It is also shows the percentage of males/ females.

Question 2

Define ‘Dependency ratio’

Answer 2

Proportion of people below (0-14) and above (over 65) normal working age. It’s calculated by: Young elderly / working age *(x)100.

Question 3

Define ‘birth rate’

Answer 3

Number of live births per 1000 per year

Question 4

Define ‘death rate’

Answer 4

Number of deaths per 1000 per year.

Question 5

Define ‘Demographic data’

Answer 5

All data linked to population changes: birth rate, death rate, etc.

Question 6

Define ‘fertility rate’

Answer 6

Average number of births per woman in her reproductive life.

Question 7

Define ‘Infant mortality’

Answer 7

Number of children (less than 1 year old) per 1000 who die before their first birthday.

Question 8

Define ‘life expectancy’

Answer 8

Average number of years a person expect to live.

Question 9

Define ‘Maternal mortality’

Answer 9

Number of months per 100,000 who die in child birth.