Question

What are the typical features of the age pyramids of underdeveloped countries?

Answer 1

Typical features of the age pyramid of the underdeveloped countries:

A population pyramid, also called an "age pyramid" is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population which forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing.

• The age pyramids of underdeveloped countries have characteristics related to the poverty of their populations, with a wider base and a narrow tip.
• The base age range, when much wider than the other levels, indicates a high birth rate.
• The levels just above the base may present a large reduction in poorer populations due to infant mortality