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Population structure of a developing country

Answer Text:
Population Structure of a Developing Country
1. It’s broad at the base due to factors contributing to high fertility rates already discussed.
2. Hollows for ages 5-9 due to high mortality rate.
3. Thins towards the top due to the low life expectancy (average number of years a person is expected to live) as few people survive to 70 years.
4. Tapers towards the top due to relatively high death rates throughout age groups.