Population pyramid – U.K. (2001)

Elderly dependent

Young dependent

Economically active

% of population at each age group and gender

Age

Source: National Statistics online

Population pyramid – U.K. (2001)

Elderly dependent (65+)

Young dependent (0 – 19)

Economically active (20 – 64)

% of population at each age group and gender

Age

Source: National Statistics online

Population pyramid – Worthing, West Sussex (2001)

1. What does the pyramid show?2. What are the benefits of this?3. What are the drawbacks of this? Source: National Statistics online

Population pyramid – Worthing, West Sussex (2001)

Narrower base than top.

Large economically active section. Dependent population just about supported.

This sector will age. Few young coming up. Economy could decline.

Large proportion of men to support economy.

Fewer women, declining population.

Larger proportion of women. Services needed for women’s health care and leisure provision.

Elderly dependent sector will increase.

Economy could be in status quo due to total dependents and economically active being fairly equal.

Greater need for elderly provision e.g. pensions, care homes, medical care, social services.

Source: National Statistics online

Population pyramid – Wandsworth, London (2001)

What does the pyramid show?What are the benefits of this?What are the drawbacks of this? Source: National Statistics online

Population pyramid – Wandsworth, London (2001)

Large economically active sector, thriving economy.

Narrow base means fewer population coming though to economically active sector.

This sector will age. Eventually leading to a large elderly dependent sector.

Leisure provision caters for ‘upwardly mobile’ e.g. bars, clubs. Little provision for elderly, this could be problematic in the future.

Busy area may discourage elderly and young adults unable to afford the area or due to lack of provision for them.

Could experience a baby boom as this group start to have families. Could be expensive due to lack of provision for young and decline in economy as women leave work force.

Source: National Statistics online