- A population pyramid can help human geographers determine what will happen to a country's population.
- Age- the population pyramids visually present the population of a particular country broken down by age.
- Gender: population pyramids are split. One side presents the number of males in a particular population; the other reflects the number of females within the same population.
Elements of the Population Pyramid
- Young and Old Population: % of population under age 15: global average is 30 %, low is 17% (Europe); high of 42% (Africa); high number indicates great potential for future growth; Percentage of population over age 65: identifies need for health care and other social services.
- Life expectancy: average number of years a person is expected to live, affected by many factor.
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