Population Pyramids (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of population pyramids
Definition of population pyramids
Visual tools displaying a country's population structure at a specific point in time
Three types of info shown by population pyramids
Three types of info shown by population pyramids
Age distribution, gender balance, economic implications
Age range for economically active population
Age range for economically active population
15-64 years old
Age ranges for dependent population
Age ranges for dependent population
0-14 years and 65+ years
Shape of a progressive pyramid
Shape of a progressive pyramid
Wide base that narrows rapidly towards the top
DTM stages for progressive pyramids
DTM stages for progressive pyramids
Stages 1-3
Shape of a stationary pyramid
Shape of a stationary pyramid
Rectangular/blockier, equal age group percentages
DTM stage for stationary pyramids
DTM stage for stationary pyramids
Stage 4
Shape of a regressive pyramid
Shape of a regressive pyramid
Narrow base with bulging middle and wider peak
DTM stage for regressive pyramids
DTM stage for regressive pyramids
Stage 5
Definition of dependency ratio
Definition of dependency ratio
Ratio of non-working people (0-14, 65+) compared to working population (15-64)
Dependency ratio formula
Dependency ratio formula
(Children 0-14 + People 65+) / Working population × 100
Japan's worker-to-pensioner ratio in 1990
Japan's worker-to-pensioner ratio in 1990
5.8 workers per pensioner
Brazil's current DTM stage
Brazil's current DTM stage
Stage 3
Three government uses for population pyramids
Three government uses for population pyramids
Healthcare planning, education planning, economic planning