An African family that has been displaced from their home by civil war is trying to select a new country in which to settle to gain better economic opportunities. Nigeria is a large country with rich natural resources, and the family is considering it for its new home. Among the data the family finds while researching Nigeria is the following diagram of the current age structure of the country.

-Which statement about the age structure of Nigeria is true?

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An African family that has been displaced from their home by civil war is trying to select a new country in which to settle to gain better economic opportunities. Nigeria is a large country with rich natural resources, and the family is considering it for its new home. Among the data the family finds while researching Nigeria is the following diagram of the current age structure of the country.
 
-Which statement about the age structure of Nigeria is true?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The age structure in Nigeria, like in many developing countries, typically shows a broad base with decreasing numbers at older ages, indicating higher birth rates and a young population. This structure generally results in a larger number of younger individuals compared to older ones. Therefore, it is more likely for the population of females ages 40 to 44 to be larger than the population of males ages 65 to 69, reflecting the pyramid shape of the age structure and the impact of higher mortality rates at older ages.

An African Family That Has Been Displaced from Their Home