SECRETS OF THE POPULATION PYRAMIDS AP Human Geography ELEMENTS OF THE PYRAMID SEX!!! X-Axis ? Population Age Cohorts (5 yrs) The Oldies (55+) The Economically Active (15-50) The Kids (15-) ?THE TREE? ? High CBR ? High CDR ? Rapid Growth ? Common for many less developed countries (LDC?s) What does this say about the countries healthcare? Economics? ?THE BOX? ? Low CBR ? Low CDR ? Stable, Balanced, and Sustainable = Stable Growth Rate ? The ?GOAL? for many wealthy / developed countries ?THE CUP? ? Declining CBR ? Low CDR ? Less sustainable & hard to support aging population = Negative Growth Rate ? Common for many wealthy / developed countries What changes might make this move towards ?The Box?? Male Female What?s Going On Here? IDEAS?