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Demographic Transition Model
Demographic TransitionOccurs in 4 stage
These stages track a countries level of development Predicts the stability, growth or decline of the number
of people in a population
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Countries in Stage 1
CharacteristicsLow growthHave high birth rates and high death ratesThe population is stable ( not growing) found in Pre-Industrial SocietiesEx: indigenous communities ( Pre-Agricultural Revolution)
ReasonsLack of clean water, sanitation, medical care, educationLack of family planning (use, access or need)
Countries in Stage 2
CharacteristicsHigh growthBirth rate remains highdeath rate is fallingPopulation grows steadilyEx Yemen, Afghanistan, Laos, Swaziland, Bangladesh
Reasons2nd Agricultural Revolution Industrialization beginsMedical care Improves (just a little bit)Family planning still not widely used
Countries in Stage 3Characteristics
Decreasing growth Birth Rates (Natality) fall
Infant Mortality Rates Decline Death Rates (Mortality) fall
However Population is still growing Industrialization continues Urbanization Increases EX: Mexico, Colombia, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia,
Iraq, Libya
Reasons Cultural shift- people begin to favor small families Status of Women Rises
Family planning available Education- Literacy Rates increase for both women and men Healthcare and Sanitation improves
Increased standard of living
Countries in Stage 4Characteristics
Low growthBirth rates very low Death rates very low Population is steady or shrinking
EX: Japan, Canada, China, most of Europe
ReasonsHigh standard of livingHealthcare and Sanitation widely available (long life expectancy)
Elevated status of Women More women in the labor forceCultural attitudes favor smaller familiesEducation more readily accessible
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Link to Population Pyramids
Link to Population Pyramids?
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Link to Population Pyramids?
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