Question 7
PopulationAn ageing population is a population
- A.with a high dependency ratio
- B.with many young people
- C.in which the number of old persons is increasing
- D.that is dominated by very old people.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (in which the number of old persons is increasing)
Explanation
A population is ageing when the number and share of old people in it keep rising over time.