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A country’s demographics have a massive impact on the economy, outlook on the future and mood. The median population age varies widely around the world by continent.
Please have a look at the map below and discuss what you see with your teacher.
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Teaching notes
Median is the number in the middle when you order the numbers in an ascending order.
Mode is the number which is repeated the most in the set.
Average is the cumulative total divided by the number of numbers in the set.
Discussion
What is the difference between median, mode and average?
Present this map to your teacher by continent. Use geographic markers (i.e. Central Asia, North Africa).
Where does your country stand in this map?
What are the implications of an ageing population? How about of a young one?