Demographic Transition Model Definitions

Question 1

Define crude birth rate

Answer 1

The total number of live births per thousand people of the population per year

Question 2

Why might birth rates change over time

Answer 2

Social and economic indicators, more marriages, availability of contraception and woman equality

Question 3

Define crude death rate

Answer 3

The total number of deaths per thousand people of a population per year in the area

Question 4

Why might death rates change overtime

Answer 4

Social and economic indicators, changes in lifestyle and improved healthcare

Question 5

Crude birth rate comparison

Answer 5

UK 2021= 10.4 per thousand
Nigeria 2021= 37.1 per thousand

Question 6

Crude death rate comparison

Answer 6

UK 2021= 10 per thousand
Nigeria 2021= 11.38 per thousand

Question 7

Define Total Fertility Rate

Answer 7

The number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive lifetime (15-49) based on current birth rates

Question 8

Total fertility rate comparison

Answer 8

UK 2021= 1.53 per woman
Nigeria 2021= 5.24 per woman

Question 9

Define infant mortality rate

Answer 9

The number of deaths per 1000 children (infants) in their first year of their life in a given year

Question 10

Crude infant mortality rate comparison

Answer 10

UK 2021= 4
Nigeria 2021= 70.5