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Updated 2006 Census data
In the 2001 Census lesson Age and Sex, use the table below with Handout 2. Using these data, complete the 2006 population pyramid below.
| Age group | % males | % females |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.0 | 51.0 |
| 0 to 4 years | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 25 to 29 years | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| 30 to 34 years | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| 35 to 39 years | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| 40 to 44 years | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| 45 to 49 years | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| 50 to 54 years | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| 65 to 69 years | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| 70 to 74 years | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 75 to 79 years | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 80 to 84 years | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 85 years and over | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Note: Showing percentage of the total population (males plus females). | ||
Use the structure below to create your pyramid. To get you started, the 0-4 category for males has already been drawn in. Highlight the bar that represents your age group and sex by shading it in a particular colour. Use different colours to shade in other bars that represent some of your relatives or friends.
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