| Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
The age index characterizes the age structure of the population. |
| Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
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| Definition |
The age index expresses how many people aged 65 and over per 100 children aged 0–14 in a given population. |
| Measuring unit |
Number of persons |
| Indicator disaggregation |
By sex
By region
By AD MEP |
| Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
| Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0), regions (NUTS 3), administrative districts of municipalities with extended powers (AD MEP) |
| Comment |
At regional level, the data relate to the territory of the region valid in the year to which the figure relates. |
