Y8 Geography-Population and Development Case Studies

Overpopulation

Nigeria (4 things + population) Nigeria has a population of over 220 million. Rapid growth has led to housing shortages, unemployment, pressure on healthcare and education, and environmental degradation.

Underpopulation

Australia Despite being large in area, Australia has a low population density. It struggles with labour shortages, underused resources, and high infrastructure costs.

Youthful Population

The Gambia A very high birth rate due to lack of contraception and cultural traditions. Pressure on schools, healthcare, and jobs.

Ageing Population

Japan (2 sentences) One of the highest life expectancies and lowest birth rates. High dependency ratio, increasing healthcare and pension costs.

Urbanisation (1 sentence + 5 things)

Mumbai, India Rapid growth due to -urban migration. Results in slums, overcrowding, pollution, and poor sanitation, but also economic opportunity

Development lic 4-5 things

Challenges include poor healthcare, low literacy rates, and low GDP per capita. Aid and investment are helping, but progress is slow.

Development hic 1 sentence + 3 things)

High levels of education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Lower birth rates and higher life expectancy.