EFFECTIVE STRENGTH OF THE POPULATIONS OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES.—BOTH SEXES.
| Country. |
Census Year. |
Numbers in every 10,000 Persons living. |
| At Supporting Ages (15 to 65 Years). |
At Dependent Ages. |
| Under 15 Years. |
65 Years and upwards. |
| 1. Ireland |
1,891 |
6,110 |
3,251 |
639 |
| 2. Scotland |
1,881 |
5,847 |
3,655 |
498 |
| 3. United States |
1,880 |
5,846 |
3,810 |
344 |
| 4. England |
1,881 |
5,897 |
3,645 |
458 |
| 5. cape of Good Hope |
1,891 |
5,394 |
4,318 |
288 |