JAMB Economics 1984 Question 11

Question 11

Population

An ageing population refers to the preponderance of

  1. A.middle-aged people in the population
  2. B.young people in the population
  3. C.women in the population
  4. D.old men in the population
  5. E.old people in the population.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (old people in the population.)

Explanation

An ageing population is one in which old people (men and women) form a large and growing share.