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Historical Demographic Data by Country
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Population pyramids for various countries and regions illustrate demographic shifts over seven decades. This data allows for an analysis of the changing shape of population structures from 1950 to 2022, offering valuable insights for social science research and historical demographic studies. It captures the evolution of age and gender distributions across the globe.
Columns
- Country: The name of the country or region.
- Year: The year of the population data, ranging from 1950 to 2022.
- Age: The age group category.
- M: The total number of males in a specific age group for a given country and year.
- F: The total number of females in a specific age group for a given country and year.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file named
population_pyramid_1950-2022.csv, with a file size of 1.61 MB. It contains approximately 44,600 rows and 5 columns. An annual update is expected for this dataset.Usage
- Demographic Analysis: Track and compare changes in population structures over time for different countries.
- Social Science Research: Study the impacts of historical events on population demographics.
- Data Visualisation: Create dynamic and historical population pyramid visualisations.
- Economic Forecasting: Analyse demographic trends to inform predictions about future labour markets and economic conditions.
Coverage
- Geographic: Covers 236 unique countries and regions worldwide.
- Time Range: Spans from the year 1950 to 2022.
- Demographic: Includes population data for both male and female genders across 21 distinct age groups.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Demographers and Sociologists: Can use the data to explore long-term population trends and societal changes.
- Historians: Can analyse demographic shifts in the context of major historical events of the last 70 years.
- Economists and Policy Analysts: Can model future economic and social needs based on population ageing and growth patterns.
- Data Scientists and Students: Can use this dataset for projects related to data analysis, visualisation, and predictive modelling.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Population Pyramids 1950-2022
- Historical Demographic Data by Country
- World Population Structure Dynamics
- Country-Level Age and Gender Distribution (1950-2022)
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Demographic Data by Country
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