population structure Flashcards
(4 cards)
youthful population
A population with a high proportion of young people due to high birth rates.
ageing population
A population with a high proportion of elderly people due to low birth rates and increased life expectancy.
economically active population
People aged 15-64 who are working and contributing to the economy.
dependent population
People under 15 and over 65 who rely on the working population for support.