Statistical Models for Correcting Age Distribution of Yemeni Population

Abstract

Important Objectives: This study aimed to correct the age distribution of the Yemeni population recorded in the Yemeni Census 2004 by using 13 statistical models, and differentiating between them, and then analysing them statistically. The study showed that the statistical models of 2004 showed mistakes resulted from people when providing their age information. Accordingly, the age distribution was corrected to achieve acceptable values. It was found that the percentage of population at the age of <  5 years was about 17%, at the age of < 10 years was more than 31%, at the age of < 15 years was more than 44%, and at the age of < 20 years was more than 55%. Expectedly, the high percentages of population at the age of < 20 years might increase the average of population growth in the coming decades which in turn might impede development especially with Yemen's modest resources.