Youthful Populations
Geography: KS3, topic 13.1.4
Youthful Populations- Kenya
Kenya is a country with a youthful population. In a population pyramid, Kenya has a very wide base and a narrow top.
Youthful population
- The pyramid of Kenya has a very wide base and a narrow top.
- This pyramid shape shows that there is a high proportion of young people and not as many old people. This is due to:
- A lack of contraception.
- A tradition of big families.
- Poor access to health care and a low life expectancy.
Youthful population problems
- Youthful populations see lots of young people fighting over the available jobs as there is not enough for everyone.
- There is a strain on healthcare services due to the number of youths and many of them can’t access the health care.
- Education services are stretched because the government cannot afford to provide enough schools or teachers for all the young people.
Test yourself on Youthful Populations
What shape is the population pyramid for a youthful population like Kenya?
What shape is the population pyramid for a youthful population like Kenya?
Which is NOT put under pressure when there is a youthful population?