Demographic Transition and Population Stability

A set of vocabulary flashcards focused on key concepts related to demographic transitions and population dynamics.

Demographic Transition Model

A model that represents the transition of a country's birth and death rates from high to low as it develops economically.

Stage I of Demographic Transition

A pre-modern society characterized by high birth and death rates, leading to a relatively stable population.

Stage II of Demographic Transition

An early phase of economic development where death rates fall rapidly due to improvements in living conditions.

Stage III of Demographic Transition

A phase where birth rates begin to drop, typically following the decline of death rates, leading to population growth.

Stage IV of Demographic Transition

A fully developed society where both birth and death rates are low, stabilizing the population at a larger size than before.

Equilibrium in Population Dynamics

A stable state reached when birth rates and death rates balance out at a lower level than during earlier developmental stages.

Pronatalist Factors

Elements that increase people's desire to have children, often influenced by economic and social conditions.

Family Planning

The practice of controlling the number and spacing of children through various methods of contraception.

Birth Control Options

Various methods to prevent pregnancy, which include hormonal and mechanical approaches, as well as emerging technologies.

Population Projections

Estimates about future population sizes based on different scenarios including low, medium, and high growth forecasts.