Appendix 7. Standard distribution of population in developing countries

Select language:
Permalink
On this page

     

     

    Shown as % of the total population
     

    Children under 5 years of age
    0 - 11 months 4%
    12 - 23 months 3%
    24 - 35 months 3%
    36 - 47 months 3%
    48 - 59 months 3%
    Total 16%

     

     

    Total population
    0 - 4 years 16% = 70%
    5 - 14 years 27%
    15 - 29 years 27%
    30 - 44 years 16%  
    ≥ 45 years 14%  
    Total 100%  

     

    Example: if the target population is the population aged 2-30 years, the target population represents 63% of the total population.

     

    By gender
    Total females 49.5%
    Total males 50.5%
    Females 15 to 44 years 25.5%
    Pregnant women 4%

     

    Notes:

    • This distribution varies depending on the country and the context.
    • Always use national figures if available.