What are the different types of age structure?

Age structure refers to the distribution of age groups within a population and is an important indicator of demographic trends. There are three main types of age structure: young, intermediate and aging. A young age structure happens when the proportion of children and young adults is high, which indicates a growing population. An intermediate age structure occurs when there is a balance between the proportion of children and adults, which suggests a stable population. Aging age structure occurs when the proportion of older adults is high, which indicates a declining population. Understanding the age structure is helpful in predicting future demographic trends, social and economic needs and planning for the future.

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