väestönrakenteen
Väestönrakenteen is the Finnish term for population structure. It refers to the composition of a population by various characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, education level, marital status, and occupation. Understanding population structure is crucial for social planning, economic forecasting, and policy development.
Key components of population structure include age distribution, which is often represented by age pyramids. These
Beyond age and sex, other factors contribute to population structure. Educational attainment influences a population's skill