Sociology
Demographic Transitions and the Changing Shape of the Global Population Pyramid
Quick fact
Japan’s population pyramid in 2023 is top-heavy with a median age of about 49, while Niger’s is a classic pyramid with a median age of only 15. This contrast reflects different stages of demographic transition.
Why this is interesting
You've probably seen a population pyramid: a triangle-shaped graph that shows a country's ages. But have you ever wondered why some pyramids are wide at the bottom and others are almost rectangular?