Which word has the same vowel sound as “seem”?
Which word has the same vowel sound as “seem”?
Explanation
Population pyramid shows age-sex distribution. Wide base (many young) indicates high birth rate – typical of developing countries. Narrow base indicates low birth rate – typical of developed countries.
Nigerias pyramid has wide base: young population, high dependency ratio. Implications: need for schools, future job creation challenge, potential demographic dividend if youth are employed.
Aging populations (narrow base, wide middle/top) face: pension burdens, healthcare costs, shrinking workforce. Different pyramid shapes require different policies.