Thailand - demographic dividend Flashcards
1
Q
stats to show changes from 1960 to 2023
A
PGR - 2.93% to 0.2%
TFR - 6.2 to 1.34
Life expectancy 50 to 80
Total dependency ratio - 91.55% to 41%
GDP - $4000 to $7000
2
Q
what is demographic dividend
A
the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure,
3
Q
anti natal polices
A
- Free contraception
- Family planning
- Lower birth rate campaigns and raising awareness
4
Q
education improvements
A
- Compulsory education extended to 7 years
- Education for girls
- Provision for disabled children
- Computers in most schools by 2006
5
Q
health improvements
A
- Universal health care
- Improved hygiene and access to clean water
6
Q
current economic growth rate
A
7.2%
