Former French colonies Compared by People > Age structure > 15-64 years > 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 > 15-64 years > From total
- Qatar ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Hot countries in 2008.
- United Arab Emirates ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Muslim countries in 2008.
- British Virgin Islands ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Christian countries in 2008.
- China ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Emerging markets in 2008.
- Singapore ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2008.
- Northern Mariana Islands ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total globally in 2008.
- South Korea ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst High income OECD countries in 2008.
- Moldova ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Europe in 2008.
- Russia ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Sparsely populated countries in 2008.
- Slovakia ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst European Union in 2008.
- Andorra ranked first for age structure > 15-64 years > from total amongst Cold countries in 2008.
