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ii. Stationary pyramid
Stationary pyramid displays somewhat equal number or percentage for almost all age
groups. It is common among the countries having low mortality and low fertility rate
especially in Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.

Fig: 5

Stationary Pyramid

iii. Constrictive pyramid
Constrictive pyramid displays lower number or percentage of young age people. This
pyramid is common in the countries having long life expectancy, low birth and death rate
and population is generally older on average. It is common in United States of America.

Fig: 6
Constrictive pyramid

C. Composition of population by caste

The distribution of population on the basis of caste is called composition of population
by caste. Nepal is a multi – ethnic country. According to 2068 B.S. or 2011 A.D. census, 125
castes of people are spread all over Nepal. Till 2048 B.S. or 1991 A.D. census, there was no
system of keeping statistical records of people of different castes in Nepal.
Table: Composition of Population by Castes: (List of Castes having more than 1%
population)

Population Population
Caste Population % Population % Caste
Group in 2001 A.D. in 2011 A.D. group % in 2001 % in 2011
A.D. A.D.
Kshetri 15.80 16.60 Gurung 2.39 1.97
Brahmin 12.74 12.18 Damai 1.72 1.78
Magar 7.14 7.12 Limbu 1.58 1.46
Tharu 6.75 6.56 Thakuri 1.47 1.61
Tamang 5.64 5.81 Sarki 1.40 1.41
Newar 5.48 5.03 Teli 1.34 1.40

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