Middle Eastern and North Africa Compared by People > Age structure > 65 years and over > From total
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This entry provides the distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
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Interesting observations about People > Age structure > 65 years and over > From total
- Australia ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Hot countries in 2008.
- Monaco ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Christian countries in 2008.
- Canada ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Former British colonies in 2008.
- Italy ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Catholic countries in 2008.
- Albania ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Muslim countries in 2008.
- Japan ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2008.
- Germany ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Cold countries in 2008.
- Austria ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Landlocked countries in 2008.
- Uruguay ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Latin America and Caribbean in 2008.
- Israel ranked first for age structure > 65 years and over > from total amongst Middle Eastern and North Africa in 2008.
