Population Pyramid examples Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the population of Niger (2023)?
Approximately 27 million.
What type of population structure does Niger have?
Very youthful population, with 50% under 15 years old.
What is the median age in Niger?
Around 15 years – one of the youngest globally.
What is Niger’s fertility rate?
About 6.7 children per woman.
What is Niger’s life expectancy?
Around 62 years.
What is Niger’s birth rate?
Approximately 45 per 1,000 people.
What kind of dependency ratio does Niger have?
High youth dependency ratio due to many children.
What are the key features of Niger’s population pyramid?
Wide base, low proportion of elderly, and rapid natural increase.
What pressures does Niger’s population put on services?
Significant strain on education and healthcare systems.
What is the population of Japan (2023)?
Approximately 123 million.
What type of population structure does Japan have?
Ageing population, with 28% aged 65+ (the highest globally).
What is the median age in Japan?
Around 49 years.
What is Japan’s fertility rate?
About 1.3 children per woman.
What is Japan’s life expectancy?
Around 85 years.
Is Japan’s population growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking – Japan has negative population growth.
What kind of dependency ratio does Japan have?
High elderly dependency ratio due to a large ageing population.
What are the key features of Japan’s population pyramid?
Narrow base, top-heavy shape with a high proportion of elderly.
What challenges does Japan face due to its population structure?
Shrinking workforce, pressure on pensions and healthcare, and a reluctance to increase immigration.
