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  • Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total: Number of people aged 0-14.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total: Number of people aged 15-24.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 60 and older.
  • Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
  • Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
  • Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
  • Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
  • Gender > Female population: Total female population.
  • Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
  • Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
  • Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total: Number of people aged 15-64.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
  • Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
  • Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
  • Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
  • Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
  • Age structure > 0-14 years: 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.
  • Gender > Male population: Total male population.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-64: Percentage of total population aged 15-64.
  • Age structure > 65 years and over: 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."
  • Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
  • Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces: Total number of divorces in given year by country.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total: Number of people 65 years old and older.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
  • Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
  • Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
  • Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages: Marriages by urban/rural residence.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 80 and older.
  • Gender > Sex ratio at birth: Number of males born for every female born. Countries with a number less than one have more females born than males.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Total: Number of people aged 5-14.
  • Migration > Net migration rate: The difference between the number of persons entering and leaving a country during the year per 1,000 persons (based on midyear population). An excess of persons entering the country is referred to as net immigration (e.g., 3.56 migrants/1,000 population); an excess of persons leaving the country as net emigration (e.g., -9.26 migrants/1,000 population). The net migration rate indicates the contribution of migration to the overall level of population change. High levels of migration can cause problems such as increasing unemployment and potential ethnic strife (if people are coming in) or a reduction in the labor force, perhaps in certain key sectors (if people are leaving).
  • Future population change: Total change in population by country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Urban population: Urban population is the midyear population of areas defined as urban in each country and reported to the United Nations.
  • Migration > Net migration > Per capita: Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the total number of immigrants less the annual number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates. To derive estimates of net migration, the United Nations Population Division takes into account the past migration history of a country or area, the migration policy of a country, and the influx of refugees in recent periods. The data to calculate these official estimates come from a variety of sources, including border statistics, administrative records, surveys, and censuses. When no official estimates can be made because of insufficient data, net migration is derived through the balance equation, which is the difference between overall population growth and the natural increase during the 1990-2000 intercensal period." Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
  • Median age > Total: This entry is derived from People > Median age, which is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. Currently, the median age ranges from a low of about 15 in Uganda and Gaza Strip to 40 or more in several European countries and Japan. See the entry for "Age structure" for the importance of a young versus an older age structure and, by implication, a low versus a higher median age.
  • Life expectancy at birth > Total population: This entry is derived from People > Life expectancy at birth, which contains the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
  • Urban and rural > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas by country.
  • Marriage > Years being single before marriage > Women: Average age of women at their first marriage.
  • Age structure > 15-64 years: 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.
  • Literacy > Total population: This entry is derived from People > Literacy, which includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of the Factbook. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons. Low levels of literacy, and education in general, can impede the economic development of a country in the current rapidly changing, technology-driven world.
    Additional details:
    • Gibraltar: above 80% (2013)
  • Dependency ratios > Youth dependency ratio: This entry is derived from People > Dependency ratios, which dependency ratios are a measure of the age structure of a population. They relate the number of individuals that are likely to be economically "dependent" on the support of others. Dependency ratios contrast the ratio of youths (ages 0-14) and the elderly (ages 65+) to the number of those in the working-age group (ages 15-64). Changes in the dependency ratio provide an indication of potential social support requirements resulting from changes in population age structures. As fertility levels decline, the dependency ratio initially falls because the proportion of youths decreases while the proportion of the population of working age increases. As fertility levels continue to decline, dependency ratios eventually increase because the proportion of the population of working age starts to decline and the proportion of elderly persons continues to increase.
    total dependency ratio - The total dependency ratio is the ratio of combined youth population (ages 0-14) and elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high total dependency ratio indicates that the working-age population and the overall economy face a greater burden to support and provide social services for youth and elderly persons, who are often economically dependent.
    youth dependency ratio - The youth dependency ratio is the ratio of the youth population (ages 0-14) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high youth dependency ratio indicates that a greater investment needs to be made in schooling and other services for children.
    elderly dependency ratio - The elderly dependency ratio is the ratio of the elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). Increases in the elderly dependency ratio put added pressure on governments to fund pensions and healthcare.
    potential support ratio - The potential support ratio is the number of working-age people (ages 15-64) per one elderly person (ages 65+). As a population ages, the potential support ratio tends to fall, meaning there are fewer potential workers to support the elderly.
  • Marriage > Years being single before marriage > Men: Average age of men at their first marriage.
  • Age distribution > Child dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant children out of total population aged 15 and older. A dependant child is a child aged 0-14.
  • Gender > Women aged 15-49: Country's total population of women aged 15-49. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Percentage living in urban areas: Percentage of people living in urban areas. Data for 2003. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities.
  • Migration > Net migration: Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the total number of immigrants less the annual number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates. To derive estimates of net migration, the United Nations Population Division takes into account the past migration history of a country or area, the migration policy of a country, and the influx of refugees in recent periods. The data to calculate these official estimates come from a variety of sources, including border statistics, administrative records, surveys, and censuses. When no official estimates can be made because of insufficient data, net migration is derived through the balance equation, which is the difference between overall population growth and the natural increase during the 1990-2000 intercensal period."
  • Population > CIA Factbook: This entry gives an estimate from the US Bureau of the Census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. Note: starting with the 1993 Factbook, demographic estimates for some countries (mostly African) have explicitly taken into account the effects of the growing impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. These countries are currently: The Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Teenage pregancy rate: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19."
  • Population density: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
  • Sex ratio > Under 15 years: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • Percentage living in rural areas.: Percentage of people living in rural areas. Data for 2003. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities.
  • Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry is derived from People > Infant mortality rate, which gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
  • Age structure > 25-54 years: This entry is derived from People > Age structure, which provides the distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group as follows: 0-14 years (children), 15-24 years (early working age), 25-54 years (prime working age), 55-64 years (mature working age), 65 years and over (elderly). 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.
  • Urban and rural > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas by country.
  • Age structure > 15-24 years: This entry is derived from People > Age structure, which provides the distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group as follows: 0-14 years (children), 15-24 years (early working age), 25-54 years (prime working age), 55-64 years (mature working age), 65 years and over (elderly). 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.
  • Rural population: Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population.
  • Age structure > 55-64 years: This entry is derived from People > Age structure, which provides the distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group as follows: 0-14 years (children), 15-24 years (early working age), 25-54 years (prime working age), 55-64 years (mature working age), 65 years and over (elderly). 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.
  • Gender > Female population per thousand people: Total female population. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Future population > Males: UN estimates of male population in 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030.
  • Sex ratio > 15-64 years: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • Dependency ratios > Total dependency ratio: This entry is derived from People > Dependency ratios, which dependency ratios are a measure of the age structure of a population. They relate the number of individuals that are likely to be economically "dependent" on the support of others. Dependency ratios contrast the ratio of youths (ages 0-14) and the elderly (ages 65+) to the number of those in the working-age group (ages 15-64). Changes in the dependency ratio provide an indication of potential social support requirements resulting from changes in population age structures. As fertility levels decline, the dependency ratio initially falls because the proportion of youths decreases while the proportion of the population of working age increases. As fertility levels continue to decline, dependency ratios eventually increase because the proportion of the population of working age starts to decline and the proportion of elderly persons continues to increase.
    total dependency ratio - The total dependency ratio is the ratio of combined youth population (ages 0-14) and elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high total dependency ratio indicates that the working-age population and the overall economy face a greater burden to support and provide social services for youth and elderly persons, who are often economically dependent.
    youth dependency ratio - The youth dependency ratio is the ratio of the youth population (ages 0-14) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high youth dependency ratio indicates that a greater investment needs to be made in schooling and other services for children.
    elderly dependency ratio - The elderly dependency ratio is the ratio of the elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). Increases in the elderly dependency ratio put added pressure on governments to fund pensions and healthcare.
    potential support ratio - The potential support ratio is the number of working-age people (ages 15-64) per one elderly person (ages 65+). As a population ages, the potential support ratio tends to fall, meaning there are fewer potential workers to support the elderly.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 15-64. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 15-24. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Life expectancy at birth > Female: This entry is derived from People > Life expectancy at birth, which contains the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Contraception use among married women > Any method: Current contraceptive use among married women 15-49 years old, any method, percentage.
  • Contraceptive prevalence rate: This field gives the percent of women of reproductive age (15-49) who are married or in union and are using, or whose sexual partner is using, a method of contraception according to the date of the most recent available data. The contraceptive prevalence rate is an indicator of health services, development, and women’s empowerment. It is also useful in understanding, past, present, and future fertility trends, especially in developing countries.
  • Dependency ratios > Potential support ratio: This entry is derived from People > Dependency ratios, which dependency ratios are a measure of the age structure of a population. They relate the number of individuals that are likely to be economically "dependent" on the support of others. Dependency ratios contrast the ratio of youths (ages 0-14) and the elderly (ages 65+) to the number of those in the working-age group (ages 15-64). Changes in the dependency ratio provide an indication of potential social support requirements resulting from changes in population age structures. As fertility levels decline, the dependency ratio initially falls because the proportion of youths decreases while the proportion of the population of working age increases. As fertility levels continue to decline, dependency ratios eventually increase because the proportion of the population of working age starts to decline and the proportion of elderly persons continues to increase.
    total dependency ratio - The total dependency ratio is the ratio of combined youth population (ages 0-14) and elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high total dependency ratio indicates that the working-age population and the overall economy face a greater burden to support and provide social services for youth and elderly persons, who are often economically dependent.
    youth dependency ratio - The youth dependency ratio is the ratio of the youth population (ages 0-14) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high youth dependency ratio indicates that a greater investment needs to be made in schooling and other services for children.
    elderly dependency ratio - The elderly dependency ratio is the ratio of the elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). Increases in the elderly dependency ratio put added pressure on governments to fund pensions and healthcare.
    potential support ratio - The potential support ratio is the number of working-age people (ages 15-64) per one elderly person (ages 65+). As a population ages, the potential support ratio tends to fall, meaning there are fewer potential workers to support the elderly.
  • Urbanization: Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities.
  • Dependency ratios > Elderly dependency ratio: This entry is derived from People > Dependency ratios, which dependency ratios are a measure of the age structure of a population. They relate the number of individuals that are likely to be economically "dependent" on the support of others. Dependency ratios contrast the ratio of youths (ages 0-14) and the elderly (ages 65+) to the number of those in the working-age group (ages 15-64). Changes in the dependency ratio provide an indication of potential social support requirements resulting from changes in population age structures. As fertility levels decline, the dependency ratio initially falls because the proportion of youths decreases while the proportion of the population of working age increases. As fertility levels continue to decline, dependency ratios eventually increase because the proportion of the population of working age starts to decline and the proportion of elderly persons continues to increase.
    total dependency ratio - The total dependency ratio is the ratio of combined youth population (ages 0-14) and elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high total dependency ratio indicates that the working-age population and the overall economy face a greater burden to support and provide social services for youth and elderly persons, who are often economically dependent.
    youth dependency ratio - The youth dependency ratio is the ratio of the youth population (ages 0-14) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). A high youth dependency ratio indicates that a greater investment needs to be made in schooling and other services for children.
    elderly dependency ratio - The elderly dependency ratio is the ratio of the elderly population (ages 65+) per 100 people of working age (ages 15-64). Increases in the elderly dependency ratio put added pressure on governments to fund pensions and healthcare.
    potential support ratio - The potential support ratio is the number of working-age people (ages 15-64) per one elderly person (ages 65+). As a population ages, the potential support ratio tends to fall, meaning there are fewer potential workers to support the elderly.
  • Sex ratio > 65 years and over: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 60 and older. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 0-14. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Gender ratio > Whole population: Female/male ratio of population.
  • Life expectancy at birth > Male: This entry is derived from People > Life expectancy at birth, which contains the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
  • Persons per room: The main data sources for housing statistics are national population and housing censuses. Internationally recommended concepts and definitions for collecting these statistics are published in the Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing
  • Urban and rural > Female rural population: Total number of females living in rural areas by country.
  • Languages: This entry provides a rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 0-4. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 15-59. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Future population > Females: UN estimates of female population in 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total per thousand people: Number of people aged 80 years and older. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Teen marriage rate > Women: Percentage of female population aged 15-19 who has been married at least once. Percentage is out of total number of females in the same age group.
  • Gender > Male population per thousand people: Total male population. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literacy > Definition: This entry is derived from People > Literacy, which includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of the Factbook. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons. Low levels of literacy, and education in general, can impede the economic development of a country in the current rapidly changing, technology-driven world.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Years spent single before marriage > Females: Singulate mean age at marriage.
  • Cities > Urban population per thousand people: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Density and urbanisation > Urban population: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects.
  • Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total per thousand people: Number of people 65 years old and older. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Infant mortality rate > Female: This entry is derived from People > Infant mortality rate, which gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
  • Age structure > 15-64 years > From total: 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.
  • Gender ratio > Babies: Female/male ratio at birth.
  • Urban and rural > Female urban population: Total number of females living in urban areas by country.
  • Urban and rural > Male rural population: Total number of males living in rural areas by country.
  • Urban and rural > Male urban population: Total number of males living in urban areas by country.
  • Median age > Both sexes: Age of person who is older than half the population and younger than the other half of the population.
  • Age structure > 0-14 years > Males: 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.
  • Age structure > 65 years and over > Males: 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.
  • Infant mortality rate > Male: This entry is derived from People > Infant mortality rate, which gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
  • Age structure > 65 years and over > From total: 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.
  • Urban and rural > Population living in urban agglomerations: Total population living in urban agglomerations. An urban agglomeration should not be confused with a metropolitan area, whereas an agglomeration refers to multiple connected urban cities, while a metropolitan area refers to a central urban area with outlying suburban cities and districts.
  • Immigration > Nationality compositions of Canada, share of immigrants: Portion of immigrants in Canada.
  • Gender ratio > Aged over 80 > Women per 100 men: Female/male ratio at age x.
  • Gender ratio > Aged over 60 > Women per 100 men: Female/male ratio at age x.
  • Religions: This entry is an ordered listing of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population. The core characteristics and beliefs of the world's major religions are described below.
    Baha'i - Founded by Mirza Husayn-Ali (known as Baha'u'llah) in Iran in 1852, Baha'i faith emphasizes monotheism and believes in one eternal transcendent God. Its guiding focus is to encourage the unity of all peoples on the earth so that justice and peace may be achieved on earth. Baha'i revelation contends the prophets of major world religions reflect some truth or element of the divine, believes all were manifestations of God given to specific communities in specific times, and that Baha'u'llah is an additional prophet meant to call all humankind. Bahais are an open community, located worldwide, with the greatest concentration of believers in South Asia.
    Buddhism - Religion or philosophy inspired by the 5th century B.C. teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (also known as Gautama Buddha "the enlightened one"). Buddhism focuses on the goal of spiritual enlightenment centered on an understanding of Gautama Buddha's Four Noble Truths on the nature of suffering, and on the Eightfold Path of spiritual and moral practice, to break the cycle of suffering of which we are a part. Buddhism ascribes to a karmic system of rebirth. Several schools and sects of Buddhism exist, differing often on the nature of the Buddha, the extent to which enlightenment can be achieved - for one or for all, and by whom - religious orders or laity.
    Basic Groupings
       Theravada Buddhism: The oldest Buddhist school, Theravada is practiced mostly in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and Thailand, with minority representation elsewhere in Asia and the West. Theravadans follow the Pali Canon of Buddha's teachings, and believe that one may escape the cycle of rebirth, worldly attachment, and suffering for oneself; this process may take one or several lifetimes.
       Mahayana Buddhism, including subsets Zen and Tibetan (Lamaistic) Buddhism: Forms of Mahayana Buddhism are common in East Asia and Tibet, and parts of the West. Mahayanas have additional scriptures beyond the Pali Canon and believe the Buddha is eternal and still teaching. Unlike Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana schools maintain the Buddha-nature is present in all beings and all will ultimately achieve enlightenment.
        Hoa Hao: a minority tradition of Buddhism practiced in Vietnam that stresses lay participation, primarily by peasant farmers; it eschews ...
    Full definition
  • Urban population > Per capita: Urban population is the midyear population of areas defined as urban in each country and reported to the United Nations. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Contraception use among married women > Condom: Current contraceptive use among married women 15-49 years old, condom, percentage.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Contraception use among married women > Any method > Percentage: Percentage of all married women aged 15-49 who report using any type of contraceptive.
  • Median age > Male: This entry is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. Currently, the median age ranges from a low of about 15 in Uganda and Gaza Strip to 40 or more in several European countries and Japan. See the entry for "Age structure" for the importance of a young versus an older age structure and, by implication, a low versus a higher median age.
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Teen marriage rate > Men: Percentage of male population aged 15-19 who has been married at least once. Percentage is out of total number of males in the same age group.
  • Density and urbanisation > Rural population: Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
  • Age structure > 0-14 years > From total: 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.
  • Age structure > 65 years and over > Females: 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.
  • Female population > Age 15-19: Female population - Age 15-19, as of April 26, 2005
  • Median age > Female: This entry is derived from People > Median age, which is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. Currently, the median age ranges from a low of about 15 in Uganda and Gaza Strip to 40 or more in several European countries and Japan. See the entry for "Age structure" for the importance of a young versus an older age structure and, by implication, a low versus a higher median age.
  • Gender > Women aged 15-49 per thousand people: Country's total population of women aged 15-49. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Future population > Males per thousand people: UN estimates of male population in 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Age structure > 0-14 years > Females: 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.
  • Immigration > Nationality compositions of > Canada: Country of birth of Canadian residents (number of residents).
  • Total Population > Female: Total Population - Female, as of April 26, 2005
  • Migration > International migrant stock > Total: International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees. The data used to estimate the international migrant stock at a particular time are obtained mainly from population censuses. The estimates are derived from the data on foreign-born population--people who have residence in one country but were born in another country. When data on the foreign-born population are not available, data on foreign population--that is, people who are citizens of a country other than the country in which they reside--are used as estimates. After the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 people living in one of the newly independent countries who were born in another were classified as international migrants. Estimates of migrant stock in the newly independent states from 1990 on are based on the 1989 census of the Soviet Union. For countries with information on the international migrant stock for at least two points in time, interpolation or extrapolation was used to estimate the international migrant stock on July 1 of the reference years. For countries with only one observation, estimates for the reference years were derived using rates of change in the migrant stock in the years preceding or following the single observation available. A model was used to estimate migrants for countries that had no data."
  • Marriage, divorce and children > Years spent single before marriage > Males: Singulate mean age at marriage.
  • Future population > Females per thousand people: UN estimates of female population in 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Gender > Gender ratio aged over 65: Amount of women per every 100 males that are over the age of 65 in each country. For instance, in Russia, for every 100 males over 65, there are 210.6 females who are over 65.
  • Gender > Gender ratio aged over 80: Amount of women per every 100 males that are over the age of 80 in each country. For instance, in North Korea, for every 100 males over 80, there are 411.8 females who are over 80.
  • Gender ratio > Aged over 60: Female/male ratio at age x.
  • Female population > Age 25-29: Female population - Age 25-29, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 25-29: Male population - Age 25-29, as of April 26, 2005
  • Total population > Age 15-19: Total population - Age 15-19, as of April 26, 2005
  • Female population > Age 55-59 > % of the total: Female population - Age 55-59 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Female population > Age 65-69: Female population - Age 65-69, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 30-34 > % of the total: Male population - Age 30-34 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Female population > Age 70-74: Female population - Age 70-74, as of April 26, 2005
  • Female population > Age 60-64: Female population - Age 60-64, as of April 26, 2005
  • Density and urbanisation > Rural population > % of total population: Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
  • Gender ratio > Aged over 65 > Women per 100 men: Female/male ratio at age x.
  • Population > Female > % of total: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female.
  • Female population > Age 45-49: Female population - Age 45-49, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 80-84: Male population - Age 80-84, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 70-74 > % of the total: Male population - Age 70-74 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 75-79 > % of the total: Male population - Age 75-79 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 80-84 > % of the total: Male population - Age 80-84 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 35-39 > % of the total: Male population - Age 35-39 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 20-24 > % of the total: Male population - Age 20-24 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
  • Total population > Age 25-29: Total population - Age 25-29, as of April 26, 2005
  • Male population > Age 20-24: Male population - Age 20-24, as of April 26, 2005
  • Total population > Age 50-54 > % of the total: Total population - Age 50-54 - % of the total, as of April 26, 2005
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STAT Netherlands Virgin Islands HISTORY
Age distribution > Median age 47.37 years
Ranked 67th. 		47.54 years
Ranked 63th. About the same as Netherlands
Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 15.25%
Ranked 114th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		15.13%
Ranked 125th.
Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total 2.43 million
Ranked 85th. 151 times more than Virgin Islands 		16,168
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent 10.35%
Ranked 137th. 		10.44%
Ranked 133th. 1% more than Netherlands
Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total 1.65 million
Ranked 85th. 148 times more than Virgin Islands 		11,156
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent 35.99%
Ranked 55th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		35.79%
Ranked 59th.
Age distribution > Total dependency ratio 83.68%
Ranked 47th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		82.44%
Ranked 55th.
Birth rate 10.85 births/1,000 population
Ranked 176th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		10.69 births/1,000 population
Ranked 181st.
Death rate 8.48 deaths/1,000 population
Ranked 83th. 7% more than Virgin Islands 		7.95 deaths/1,000 population
Ranked 103th.
Ethnic groups Dutch 80.7%, EU 5%, Indonesian 2.4%, Turkish 2.2%, Surinamese 2%, Moroccan 2%, Caribbean 0.8%, other 4.8% black 76.2%, white 13.1%, Asian 1.1%, other 6.1%, mixed 3.5%
Gender > Female population 7.95 million
Ranked 81st. 149 times more than Virgin Islands 		53,420
Ranked 192nd.
Population 16.81 million
Ranked 64th. 160 times more than Virgin Islands 		104,737
Ranked 192nd.
Population > Population growth, past and future -0.101
Ranked 95th. 		0.016
Ranked 72nd.
Population growth -0.101%
Ranked 95th. 		0.016%
Ranked 72nd.
Population growth rate 0.44%
Ranked 155th. 		-0.53%
Ranked 223th.
Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total 8.69 million
Ranked 85th. 148 times more than Virgin Islands 		58,579
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total 804,158
Ranked 85th. 150 times more than Virgin Islands 		5,357
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 48.76%
Ranked 150th. 		49.08%
Ranked 143th. 1% more than Netherlands
Population in 2015 16,812 thousand
Ranked 64th. 151 times more than Virgin Islands 		111 thousand
Ranked 189th.
Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper 5.26 million
Ranked 14th. 508 times more than Virgin Islands 		10,354
Ranked 55th.
Total fertility rate 1.78 children born/woman
Ranked 155th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		1.77 children born/woman
Ranked 158th.
Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent 30.31%
Ranked 55th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		30.06%
Ranked 62nd.
Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population 0.48
Ranked 143th. 		0.53
Ranked 105th. 10% more than Netherlands
Age structure > 0-14 years 17.1%
Ranked 181st. 		18.2%
Ranked 167th. 6% more than Netherlands
Gender > Male population 8.02 million
Ranked 81st. 150 times more than Virgin Islands 		53,453
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total 5.75 million
Ranked 75th. 150 times more than Virgin Islands 		38,253
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 54.44%
Ranked 150th. 		54.81%
Ranked 142nd. 1% more than Netherlands
Age structure > 65 years and over 17.1%
Ranked 28th. 		17.8%
Ranked 18th. 4% more than Netherlands
Nationality > Noun Dutchman(men), Dutchwoman(women) Virgin Islander(s) (US citizens)
Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio 55.67%
Ranked 53th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		54.84%
Ranked 61st.
Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent 5.04%
Ranked 108th. About the same as Virgin Islands 		5.01%
Ranked 114th.
Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces 34,317
Ranked 6th. 81 times more than Virgin Islands 		425
Ranked 83th.
Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total 4.84 million
Ranked 73th. 151 times more than Virgin Islands 		32,126
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total 7.78 million
Ranked 85th. 148 times more than Virgin Islands 		52,452
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total 2.17 million
Ranked 62nd. 143 times more than Virgin Islands 		15,244
Ranked 190th.
Cities > Urban population 92,568
Ranked 30th. 54% more than Virgin Islands 		60,137
Ranked 146th.
Nationality > Adjective Dutch Virgin Islander
Sex ratio > Total population 0.98 male(s)/female
Ranked 138th. 11% more than Virgin Islands 		0.88 male(s)/female
Ranked 219th.
Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent 10.21%
Ranked 117th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		10.12%
Ranked 127th.
Sex ratio > At birth 1.05 male(s)/female
Ranked 149th. 		1.06 male(s)/female
Ranked 68th. 1% more than Netherlands
Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages 70,315
Ranked 13th. 18 times more than Virgin Islands 		3,910
Ranked 80th.
Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent 13.61%
Ranked 55th. 		14.26%
Ranked 43th. 5% more than Netherlands
Gender > Sex ratio at birth 1.05
Ranked 128th. 		1.06
Ranked 36th. 1% more than Netherlands
Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Total 1.63 million
Ranked 85th. 151 times more than Virgin Islands 		10,811
Ranked 192nd.
Migration > Net migration rate 2.55 migrant(s)/1,000 populati
Ranked 34th. 		-5.72 migrant(s)/1,000 populati
Ranked 158th.
Future population change -16,229.2
Ranked 134th. 		17
Ranked 68th.
Urban population 13.09 million
Ranked 43th. 128 times more than Virgin Islands 		102,402.9
Ranked 174th.
Migration > Net migration > Per capita 6,710.23 per 1 million people
Ranked 62nd. 		-33,263.421 per 1 million people
Ranked 163th.
Median age > Total 41.8 years
Ranked 23th. 		43.5 years
Ranked 8th. 4% more than Netherlands
Life expectancy at birth > Total population 81.01 years
Ranked 21st. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		79.61 years
Ranked 39th.
Urban and rural > Urban population 11.12 million
Ranked 25th. 295 times more than Virgin Islands 		37,730
Ranked 79th.
Marriage > Years being single before marriage > Women 31.5
Ranked 3rd. 15% more than Virgin Islands 		27.5
Ranked 2nd.
Age structure > 15-64 years 66.2%
Ranked 105th. 3% more than Virgin Islands 		64.5%
Ranked 138th.
Literacy > Total population 99%
Ranked 49th. 10% more than Virgin Islands 		90%
Ranked 137th.
Dependency ratios > Youth dependency ratio 25.9%
Ranked 154th. 		32.7%
Ranked 123th. 26% more than Netherlands
Marriage > Years being single before marriage > Men 33.9
Ranked 2nd. 13% more than Virgin Islands 		30.1
Ranked 2nd.
Age distribution > Child dependency ratio 28.01%
Ranked 62nd. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		27.6%
Ranked 76th.
Gender > Women aged 15-49 2.93 million
Ranked 85th. 150 times more than Virgin Islands 		19,491
Ranked 192nd.
Percentage living in urban areas 66%
Ranked 77th. 		94%
Ranked 14th. 42% more than Netherlands
Migration > Net migration 109,510
Ranked 33th. 		-3,616
Ranked 95th.
Population > CIA Factbook 16.65 million
Ranked 59th. 152 times more than Virgin Islands 		109,840
Ranked 190th.
Teenage pregancy rate 3.75
Ranked 178th. 		29.77
Ranked 109th. 8 times more than Netherlands
Population density 487.13
Ranked 14th. 55% more than Virgin Islands 		313.83
Ranked 28th.
Sex ratio > Under 15 years 1.05 male(s)/female
Ranked 99th. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		1.04 male(s)/female
Ranked 144th.
Percentage living in rural areas. 34%
Ranked 127th. 6 times more than Virgin Islands 		6%
Ranked 189th.
Infant mortality rate > Total 3.69 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 203th. 		6.94 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 162nd. 88% more than Netherlands
Age structure > 25-54 years 40.8%
Ranked 109th. 4% more than Virgin Islands 		39.3%
Ranked 127th.
Urban and rural > Rural population 5.53 million
Ranked 28th. 94 times more than Virgin Islands 		58,839
Ranked 78th.
Age structure > 15-24 years 12.2%
Ranked 192nd. 15% more than Virgin Islands 		10.6%
Ranked 216th.
Rural population 3.23 million
Ranked 90th. 512 times more than Virgin Islands 		6,305.06
Ranked 189th.
Age structure > 55-64 years 12.9%
Ranked 32nd. 		14.1%
Ranked 14th. 9% more than Netherlands
Gender > Female population per thousand people 504.89
Ranked 83th. 		506.09
Ranked 74th. About the same as Netherlands
Future population > Males 8.49 million
Ranked 69th. 175 times more than Virgin Islands 		48,460
Ranked 193th.
Sex ratio > 15-64 years 1.01
Ranked 98th. 16% more than Virgin Islands 		0.87
Ranked 223th.
Dependency ratios > Total dependency ratio 51.7%
Ranked 109th. 		58.1%
Ranked 77th. 12% more than Netherlands
Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total per thousand people 670.55
Ranked 65th. 5% more than Virgin Islands 		636.1
Ranked 115th.
Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total per thousand people 122.45
Ranked 175th. About the same as Virgin Islands 		122.13
Ranked 176th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female 83.21 years
Ranked 25th. About the same as Virgin Islands 		82.83 years
Ranked 34th.
Marriage, divorce and children > Contraception use among married women > Any method 69%
Ranked 10th. 		78.4%
Ranked 5th. 14% more than Netherlands
Contraceptive prevalence rate 69%
Ranked 28th. 		78.4%
Ranked 13th. 14% more than Netherlands
Dependency ratios > Potential support ratio 3.9
Ranked 178th. The same as Virgin Islands 		3.9
Ranked 177th.
Urbanization 90
Ranked 23th. 91% more than Virgin Islands 		47
Ranked 129th.
Dependency ratios > Elderly dependency ratio 25.8%
Ranked 19th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		25.3%
Ranked 21st.
Sex ratio > 65 years and over 0.8 male(s)/female
Ranked 112th. 		0.83 male(s)/female
Ranked 86th. 4% more than Netherlands
Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total per thousand people 220.52
Ranked 24th. 10% more than Virgin Islands 		200.39
Ranked 30th.
Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total per thousand people 175.02
Ranked 152nd. 		200.45
Ranked 138th. 15% more than Netherlands
Gender ratio > Whole population 102.2%
Ranked 85th. 		110.3%
Ranked 12th. 8% more than Netherlands
Life expectancy at birth > Male 78.93 years
Ranked 18th. 3% more than Virgin Islands 		76.57 years
Ranked 41st.
Persons per room 0.7
Ranked 42nd. 17% more than Virgin Islands 		0.6
Ranked 49th.
Urban and rural > Female rural population 2.77 million
Ranked 23th. 91 times more than Virgin Islands 		30,320
Ranked 45th.
Languages Dutch (official), Frisian (official) English 74.7%, Spanish or Spanish Creole 16.8%, French or French Creole 6.6%, other 1.9%
Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total per thousand people 55.32
Ranked 159th. 		68.09
Ranked 133th. 23% more than Netherlands
Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total per thousand people 604.44
Ranked 102nd. 6% more than Virgin Islands 		568.47
Ranked 138th.
Future population > Females 8.65 million
Ranked 70th. 157 times more than Virgin Islands 		55,037
Ranked 192nd.
Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total per thousand people 39.49
Ranked 21st. 73% more than Virgin Islands 		22.86
Ranked 52nd.
Marriage, divorce and children > Teen marriage rate > Women 0.2
Ranked 21st. 		7.7
Ranked 1st. 39 times more than Netherlands
Gender > Male population per thousand people 495.1
Ranked 112th. 7% more than Virgin Islands 		463.23
Ranked 186th.
Literacy > Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Marriage, divorce and children > Years spent single before marriage > Females 29.9 years
Ranked 3rd. The same as Virgin Islands 		29.9 years
Ranked 1st.
Cities > Urban population per thousand people 4.98e-06
Ranked 139th. 		0.453
Ranked 33th. 90822 times more than Netherlands
Density and urbanisation > Urban population 13.6 million
Ranked 41st. 130 times more than Virgin Islands 		104,421.61
Ranked 169th.
Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total per thousand people 154.42
Ranked 25th. 16% more than Virgin Islands 		132.77
Ranked 39th.
Urbanization > Rate of urbanization None None
Infant mortality rate > Female 3.38 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 200th. 		6.17 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 160th. 83% more than Netherlands
Age structure > 15-64 years > From total 67.8%
Ranked 62nd. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		66.2%
Ranked 96th.
Gender ratio > Babies 95.2%
Ranked 121st. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		93.8%
Ranked 169th.
Urban and rural > Female urban population 5.65 million
Ranked 20th. 282 times more than Virgin Islands 		20,045
Ranked 46th.
Urban and rural > Male rural population 2.77 million
Ranked 23th. 97 times more than Virgin Islands 		28,519
Ranked 45th.
Urban and rural > Male urban population 5.48 million
Ranked 21st. 310 times more than Virgin Islands 		17,685
Ranked 46th.
Median age > Both sexes 40.8
Ranked 21st. 3% more than Virgin Islands 		39.8
Ranked 32nd.
Age structure > 0-14 years > Males 1.5 million
Ranked 83th. 128 times more than Virgin Islands 		11,698
Ranked 192nd.
Age structure > 65 years and over > Males 1.04 million
Ranked 35th. 165 times more than Virgin Islands 		6,312
Ranked 179th.
Urbanization > Urban population 83 None
Major cities > Population AMSTERDAM (capital) 1.044 million; Rotterdam 1.008 million; The Hague (seat of government) 629,000 CHARLOTTE AMALIE (capital) 54,000
Infant mortality rate > Male 3.99 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 204th. 		7.65 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 160th. 92% more than Netherlands
Age structure > 65 years and over > From total 14.6%
Ranked 37th. 14% more than Virgin Islands 		12.8%
Ranked 48th.
Urban and rural > Population living in urban agglomerations 469,712
Ranked 7th. 25 times more than Virgin Islands 		18,914
Ranked 7th.
Immigration > Nationality compositions of Canada, share of immigrants 1.8%
Ranked 14th. 		0.0
Ranked 199th.
Gender ratio > Aged over 80 > Women per 100 men 212.7
Ranked 34th. 4% more than Virgin Islands 		205
Ranked 39th.
Gender ratio > Aged over 60 > Women per 100 men 125.5
Ranked 82nd. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		122.9
Ranked 94th.
Religions Roman Catholic 30%, Protestant 20% (Dutch Reformed 11%, Calvinist 6%, other Protestant 3%), Muslim 5.8%, other 2.2%, none 42% Protestant 59% (Baptist 42%, Episcopalian 17%), Roman Catholic 34%, other 7%
Urban population > Per capita 0.802 per capita
Ranked 35th. 		0.942 per capita
Ranked 12th. 17% more than Netherlands
Marriage, divorce and children > Contraception use among married women > Condom 9%
Ranked 8th. 		25.3%
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Netherlands
Marriage, divorce and children > Contraception use among married women > Any method > Percentage 69%
Ranked 10th. 		78.4%
Ranked 5th. 14% more than Netherlands
Median age > Male 41 years
Ranked 20th. 		43.7 years
Ranked 5th. 7% more than Netherlands
Marriage, divorce and children > Teen marriage rate > Men 0.0
Ranked 21st. 		5.9
Ranked 1st.
Density and urbanisation > Rural population 2.91 million
Ranked 87th. 539 times more than Virgin Islands 		5,403.39
Ranked 188th.
Age structure > 0-14 years > From total 17.6%
Ranked 175th. 		21%
Ranked 152nd. 19% more than Netherlands
Age structure > 65 years and over > Females 1.39 million
Ranked 34th. 180 times more than Virgin Islands 		7,735
Ranked 177th.
Female population > Age 15-19 495,484
Ranked 76th. 115 times more than Virgin Islands 		4,297
Ranked 194th.
Median age > Female 42.6 years
Ranked 32nd. 		43.3 years
Ranked 24th. 2% more than Netherlands
Gender > Women aged 15-49 per thousand people 231.89
Ranked 156th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		228.26
Ranked 165th.
Future population > Males per thousand people 491.89
Ranked 103th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		480
Ranked 133th.
Age structure > 0-14 years > Females 1.43 million
Ranked 84th. 125 times more than Virgin Islands 		11,390
Ranked 192nd.
Immigration > Nationality compositions of > Canada 111,990
Ranked 15th. 11199 times more than Virgin Islands 		10
Ranked 214th.
Total Population > Female 8.33 million
Ranked 59th. 147 times more than Virgin Islands 		56,785
Ranked 191st.
Migration > International migrant stock > Total 1.74 million
Ranked 23th. 29 times more than Virgin Islands 		59,210
Ranked 129th.
Marriage, divorce and children > Years spent single before marriage > Males 32.5 years
Ranked 2nd. 3% more than Virgin Islands 		31.6 years
Ranked 2nd.
Future population > Females per thousand people 501.3
Ranked 93th. 		533.47
Ranked 29th. 6% more than Netherlands
Gender > Gender ratio aged over 65 136.6
Ranked 63th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		134.5
Ranked 71st.
Gender > Gender ratio aged over 80 212.7
Ranked 34th. 4% more than Virgin Islands 		205
Ranked 39th.
Gender ratio > Aged over 60 125.5%
Ranked 82nd. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		122.9%
Ranked 94th.
Female population > Age 25-29 498,896
Ranked 65th. 151 times more than Virgin Islands 		3,301
Ranked 196th.
Male population > Age 25-29 508,505
Ranked 66th. 172 times more than Virgin Islands 		2,956
Ranked 196th.
Total population > Age 15-19 1.02 million
Ranked 74th. 118 times more than Virgin Islands 		8,578
Ranked 194th.
Female population > Age 55-59 > % of the total 3.41
Ranked 18th. 		3.74
Ranked 6th. 10% more than Netherlands
Female population > Age 65-69 360,554
Ranked 37th. 155 times more than Virgin Islands 		2,326
Ranked 181st.
Male population > Age 30-34 > % of the total 3.41
Ranked 137th. 29% more than Virgin Islands 		2.65
Ranked 220th.
Female population > Age 70-74 314,664
Ranked 35th. 175 times more than Virgin Islands 		1,800
Ranked 181st.
Female population > Age 60-64 440,854
Ranked 36th. 125 times more than Virgin Islands 		3,539
Ranked 178th.
Density and urbanisation > Rural population > % of total population 17.64%
Ranked 163th. 4 times more than Virgin Islands 		4.92%
Ranked 189th.
Gender ratio > Aged over 65 > Women per 100 men 136.6
Ranked 63th. 2% more than Virgin Islands 		134.5
Ranked 71st.
Population > Female > % of total 50.4%
Ranked 100th. 		52.4%
Ranked 14th. 4% more than Netherlands
Female population > Age 45-49 614,461
Ranked 46th. 146 times more than Virgin Islands 		4,202
Ranked 185th.
Male population > Age 80-84 121,481
Ranked 34th. 145 times more than Virgin Islands 		835
Ranked 178th.
Male population > Age 70-74 > % of the total 1.62
Ranked 32nd. 25% more than Virgin Islands 		1.3
Ranked 55th.
Male population > Age 75-79 > % of the total 1.21
Ranked 32nd. 38% more than Virgin Islands 		0.88
Ranked 60th.
Male population > Age 80-84 > % of the total 0.74
Ranked 49th. 		0.77
Ranked 39th. 4% more than Netherlands
Male population > Age 35-39 > % of the total 4.09
Ranked 42nd. 31% more than Virgin Islands 		3.13
Ranked 145th.
Male population > Age 20-24 > % of the total 3.02
Ranked 207th. 19% more than Virgin Islands 		2.53
Ranked 219th.
Total population > Age 25-29 1.01 million
Ranked 66th. 161 times more than Virgin Islands 		6,257
Ranked 196th.
Male population > Age 20-24 497,326
Ranked 73th. 181 times more than Virgin Islands 		2,752
Ranked 197th.
Total population > Age 50-54 > % of the total 6.89
Ranked 32nd. 1% more than Virgin Islands 		6.81
Ranked 36th.

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