Population challenges: ageing populations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the features and impacts of ageing populations globally.
Key learning points
- Life expectancies around the world are increasing due to better healthcare and disease prevention.
- Many higher income countries such as the UK, Germany and Japan have ageing populations.
- An ageing population leads to the government having to invest more in pensions and healthcare.
Keywords
Life expectancy - the average number of years a person is expected to live
Pension - a regular payment made during retirement from an investment fund
Healthcare - services provided to individuals to treat and prevent illness
Economic - anything to do with money, jobs, and resources
Common misconception
All countries have ageing populations.
Not all countries have ageing populations. It is more common in higher income nations with longer life expectancies.
Teacher tip
A good place to find up-to-date data on population stats is Our World in Data.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.On a population pyramid, what do the different sides represent?
Q2.Which of these characteristics does a tall population pyramid suggest?
Q3.What does a steady or rectangular shape in a population pyramid indicate?
Q4.A population pyramid with a very wide base is most likely to be found in which type of country?
Q5.Which age group is typically found at the top of a population pyramid?
Q6.What does a low top in a population pyramid suggest?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a primary reason for the increase in global life expectancy?
Q2.What is an economic impact of an ageing population?
Q3.Which country is known for having a high life expectancy and an ageing population?
Q4.Why does a low birth rate contribute to an ageing population?
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