Population pyramids
Represents the composition (configuration) of a population
- sex
- age
Large base of a population pyramid
High population growth (baby boom)
Small base (large top) of a population pyramid
Population decline (baby bust)
Goods and services for a large based population pyramid
Goods and services for a small based population pyramid
Dependency ratio
Ratio between the potential workforce (15-64) and the dependent population (<15 & >64)
Dependency ratio
Ratio between the potential workforce (15-64) and the dependent population (<15 & >64)