Discussion - Implications for Nigeria

Question 1

What does the 2050 population pyramid for Nigeria show?

Why could this be a problem?

Answer 1

Gradually, as healthcare improves, young dependants are starting to live longer. This could be a problem because with more people in the economically active sector of the population rural to urban migration will increase in search of work in the city. Too few jobs available will lead to an increase in unemployment and shanty towns like Kibera will grow.

Question 2

Give another future implication for Nigeria

Answer 2

As the number of potential parents increases, farm sizes will become smaller, with soil quickly becoming infertile. This could lead to widespread famine.