Question

A population pyramid shows The Gambia percent of total population of male and females over various age groups. For males and females, 7.2% of the total populations are within the ages 0–4. For males and females, 7% of the total population are within the ages of 5–9. For males and females, 6% of the total population are between the ages of 10–14. For males and females, 5% of the total population are between the ages of 15–19. For males, 5% of the population and for females, 4.8% of the population are between the ages of 20–24. For males, 4% of the population, and for females, 4.3% of the population are between the ages of 25–29. For males and females, 3.5% of the population are between the ages of 30–34. For males and females, 3% of the population are between the ages of 35–39. For males and females, 2.8% of the population are between the ages of 40–44. For males, 2% of the population and for females, 2.5% of the population are between the ages of 45–49. For males and females, 1.5% of the population are between the ages of 50–54. For males and females. 1.3% of the population are between the ages of 55–59. For males and females, 1.0% of the population are between 60–64. For males and females, less than 1.0% of the population are between ages 65–69. For males and females, less than 1.0% of the population are between the ages of all the following age groups: 70–75, 76–79, 80–84, 85–89, 90–94, 95–99, and 100+.
Examine the population pyramid. The left side shows the distribution of males in the population, while the right side shows the distribution of females in the population. Which of the following statements accurately represents a conclusion that could be drawn from the figure?

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Responses

The Gambia has a significant number of missing females.

The Gambia has a significant number of missing females.

The Gambia recently entered stage 3 of the demographic transition.

The Gambia recently entered stage 3 of the demographic transition.

The Gambia’s population is likely to increase significantly.

The Gambia’s population is likely to increase significantly.

The Gambia has a low maternal mortality rate (MMR).

The Gambia has a low maternal mortality rate (MMR).

The Gambia has a low elderly support ratio.

The Gambia has a low elderly support ratio.
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Answer 1

Based on the details provided about the population pyramid for The Gambia, we can analyze the various age groups and the gender distribution.

1. **Significant number of missing females**: This could be assessed if there were notably fewer females in certain reproductive age groups compared to males. But the data provided does not specify a significant gender disparity in the younger age groups.

2. **Recently entered stage 3 of the demographic transition**: Stage 3 is characterized by declining birth and death rates, leading to a more balanced population pyramid where there are fewer young dependents and more working-age adults. The information suggests that The Gambia has a higher percentage of young people and a lower percentage of older individuals, indicating it may not have significantly progressed beyond stage 2.

3. **Population likely to increase significantly**: The demographic profile shows a high percentage of younger age groups (0-4, 5-9, etc.), which typically indicates high potential for population growth, as this large base can contribute to future births.

4. **Low maternal mortality rate (MMR)**: The data provided does not directly address maternal mortality rates.

5. **Low elderly support ratio**: Given that the population pyramid indicates a very low percentage of older individuals, The Gambia likely has a low elderly support ratio, as there are significantly more dependents (young people) relative to elderly individuals.

Considering the age distribution, the conclusion that **"The Gambia’s population is likely to increase significantly"** is the most accurate statement that can be drawn from the population pyramid. This is due to the high percentage of young people, indicating a higher potential for future births.