failed states Compared by People > Age structure > 15-64 years > From total

DEFINITION: This entry provides the distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.

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#	COUNTRY	AMOUNT	DATE
1	Pakistan	58%	2008
2	Iraq	57.9%	2008
3	Sudan	56.4%	2008
4	Cote d'Ivoire	56.3%	2008
5	Guinea-Bissau	55.9%	2008
6	Nigeria	55.3%	2008
7	Haiti	54.7%	2008
8	Central African Republic	54.6%	2008
9	Guinea	53.7%	2008
10	Afghanistan	53%	2008
11	Somalia	52.8%	2008
12	Zimbabwe	52.3%	2008
13	Yemen	51.2%	2008
14	Democratic Republic of the Congo	50.4%	2008
15	Chad	50.1%	2008

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