Question

Why is age composition considered as one of the most basic characteristics of population explain

Answer 1

Age Composition of the Population : The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country. It is one of the most basic characteristics of a population because : (1) A person’s age influences his needs. (2) A person’s age influences his buying habits. (3) A person’s age influences his capacity to perform. (4) Age groups are notable determinants of the population’s social and economic structure.

Answer 2

Age composition is important as it helps to determine the earning population and the dependent population ( children and very old people) in an area.