Ageing populations

LO: Explain dependency and ageing ratios

Examine the impacts of ageing populations using relevant case studies

Describe this areas population structure?

• Compare the age structure for this area with the UK average (3)

• Where in the UK could this pyramid be for?

• If you worked for the council in this area what problems may this structure provide you with?

Ageing / Greying Population

• This is when a country has a large number of people over the age of 65 in their country.

• What are the impacts on the country?

Case study: East Devon, UK

Case study: East Devon, UK

What you need to know from the DVD:

• Why are there now ageing populations in certain countries?

• What are the positive and negative implications of an ageing population

• What can be done about an ageing population?

Use the sheet to make notes…..

Where did all the old people come from?

The UK in 1991 The UK in 2000 The UK in 2050

If you look at the population pyramids above you will see that the UK has an aging population (an increasing proportion of the population will be above 60 years old)

Dependency ratio

The consequences of an ageing population

For your notes list at least 4 positives and 4 negatives for a country/ area with an ageing population……

The united Kingdom (East Devon – area not city)

You need to use specific detail related to case study i.e. advantage grey pound contributes $60 million per year, disadvantage is that as East Devon has a dispersed settlement pattern it is hard to meet the needs of the area with transport- ring and ride service developed

Take a class vote:

Which poses a bigger problem- ageing or youthful populations? Make sure you can explain your answer.