Question

approximately what percentage of the population is in the pre - reproductive age group? (females/women age 0 - 14)
japan (2017)
males female
75+
70 - 74
65 - 69
60 - 64
55 - 59
50 - 54
45 - 49
40 - 44
35 - 39
30 - 34
25 - 29
20 - 24
15 - 19
10 - 14
5 - 9
0 - 4
10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10
percentage of population
2%
4%
6%
8%

Explanation:

Step1: Locate age - group 0 - 14 for females

Find the green - colored bars representing females in the 0 - 4 and 5 - 9 and 10 - 14 age groups on the population pyramid.

Step2: Estimate percentage

By visually estimating the height of the green bars for the 0 - 14 age group on the y - axis (percentage of population), it appears to be around 6%.

Answer:

6%