Age and Gender Distribution

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  • The age and gender distribution of a population can be presented graphically using a population pyramid.
  • Age structure distribution refers to the number of individuals per age group in a specific population.
  • Three age categories are distinguished:
    Pre-reproductive group
    Reproductive group
    Post-reproductive group
  • Gender distribution in a particular population refers to the proportion/ratio of male individuals to female individuals