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Which type of age structure is described as an ageing population?

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Correct answer: Where the share of elderly people is increasing

An ageing population is one in which older people form an increasing share of the total population. This usually happens when fertility remains low and people live longer because mortality has declined and life expectancy has improved. The exact age boundary can vary by definition, but many demographic discussions use 60 or 65 years and above. Ageing is about the changing proportion of older people, not simply the presence of some elderly individuals.

Option A is correct because it directly describes a rising share of the elderly population. A rapidly growing child population indicates a youthful population and may raise child dependency, not ageing. A country containing only adolescents is not realistic and would not represent an ageing structure. Similarly, if everyone were of working age, the elderly share would not be increasing. Ageing can affect pensions, health care, labour supply, and the balance between dependent and working-age groups.

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