Population pyramids

Narrow at the top shows a ...

• small number of elderly people

• large number of elderly people

• large number of children

• small proportion of children

Wide base shows a...

• large number of young people

• small number of young people

• large number of old people

• small number of old people

What % of the population is female aged 0-4 years old?

• 9%

• 7%

• 10%

• 8%

What is the total % of the population, male and female, aged 15-19 years in this country?

• 12%

• 10%

• 15%

• 6%

This population pyramid has a narrower base than higher up showing...

• fewer very young children

• more very young children

• more very old people

• fewer very old people

Which pyramid, A or B, has a higher proportion of elderly people?

• A

• B

Which pyramid, A or B, has a higher proportion of very young children aged 0-4 years old ?

• A

• B

Which country, A or B, has a higher % of people who are working-age adults? (estimate)

• A

• B

Which country, A or B, has an ageing population?

• A

• B

By 2025 the UK will have... (tick all correct statements)

• a narrower base meaning fewer young children

• a wider top meaning more older people

• a wider base meaning more young children

• a narrower top meaning fewer older people