Natural Population Growth Niger Flashcards
What’s Niger’s population in 2021
Nearly 25 million
What is Nigeria population growth rate
High population growth rate of 3.8%
What factors drive Niger’s high population growth rate
High birth rates and decreasing death rates
What is the average marriage age in Niger
15-17 years
What is Niger’s fertility rate?
7 births per woman
What recent percentage of women in Niger use modern contraception
Only 12% of women use
What is Niger’s death rate
8 per 1000
What factors have contributed to the declining death rate in Niger
Improved urbanization
Better healthcare access
Enhanced food and water supply
What strain does the high dependent population under 15 years put on Niger
Strains school and healthcare services, creating immense pressure
How many people in Niger are affected by food shortages
An estimated 2.5million
What measures Niger is implementing to address its population growth challenges
Ending child marriages (under 18)
Improving access to to education and healthcare services
Increasing contraception availability
What are the goals of nigers measures to manage population growth
Reduce the fertility rate and manage rapid population growth more effectively
