Demographic Transition Model

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

• high birth rate
• high death rate
• both fluctuate because of disease, famine and war
• population fairly stable

Example
- Traditional rainforest tribes with little contact to the outside world. No stage 1 countries in the world right now

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

• Death rate decreases
• birth rate remains high
• population grows

Example
- Afghanistan- many poor countries

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

• Birth rate drops rapidly
• death rate continues to decrease but more slowly
• population still grow, but not quite as fast

Example
- Nigeria- an NEE experiencing economic growth

Question 4

Stage 4

Answer 4

• low birth rate
• low death rate
• birth rate can fluctuate depending on economic situation

Example
- USA- one of the most developed countries in the world- with good health care and women who pursue careers

Question 5

Stage 5

Answer 5

• birth rate falls below death rate
• death rate increases slightly because of ageing population
• population decreases unless immigration replaces the retired population

Example
- Japan and Germany- well-developed countries with an ageing population