Question

What are the three broad categories of division of population on the basis of economic structure?

Answer 1

1. Children (generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with food, clothing, education and medical care.
2. Working age (15-59 years): They are economically productive and biologically reproductive. They comprise the working population.
3. Aged (above 59 years): They can be economically productive, though they may have retired. They may be working voluntarily, but they are not available for employment through recruitment.