Age Structure Diagrams

Definition

Age structure diagrams (also known as age pyramids) are graphical representations that show the distribution of different age groups within a population. They provide valuable information about birth rates, death rates, life expectancy, and overall demographic trends.

Related terms

Demographics: The statistical study of human populations, including factors such as size, growth rate, density, distribution, and vital statistics.

Population pyramid: Another term for age structure diagram; it visually resembles a pyramid shape when there is high birth rates and low death rates.

Dependency ratio: A measure that compares the working-age population to the non-working-age population (children and elderly) in a given society.