Lesson 16- Tanzania Flashcards
Where is Tanzania located? HIC or LIC?
LIC, East Africa
What is Tanzania’s annual growth rate?
3%
However between 2011-2021- 5.5%
Where does Tanzania rank on the HDI Index?
163/189 countries
What is the like expectancy of those living in Tanzania?
65 years old
What % of Tanzanian women are pregnant by 19?
44%
What % of married Tanzanian women are on modern uses of contraception?
only 27.4%
Why is maternal mortality rate increasing?
healthcare is not good enough in many areas, if any at all- AND with increase in population, less midwives and resources for everyone
What % of Tanzanians have HIV/AIDS?
4.8%
Name 3 causes of population change
- Environmental conditions-> encourage the spread of malaria-> increase in maternal deaths
- Recent droughts-> famine, lower fertility rates in many areas
- Improved status of women-> better access to education
If population growth continues what could Tanzania’s population look like by 2050?
138 million, 13th most populous in the world
3 Impacts of population change
- Need for more housing and jobs
- Increased cost of childcare
- Need for higher investment in healthcare and childcare