High Dependent & Youthful Population: Gambia

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Population

2.8 million

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what percentage of the population is under 25

55%

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Causes of many young dependents

High fertility rate

Declining infant mortality rate

Declining mortality rate

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fertility rate

4.8 per woman

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mortality rate in 2010 & 2024

2010: 9.1

2024: 6.9

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Infant mortality rate in 2010 & 2024

2010: 51

2024: 37

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Causes of a youthful population

High fertility rate

Low life expectancy

Declining infant mortality

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life expectancy

63 years old

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impacts of a youthful population

Pressure of education & healthcare

Potentially create an immensely ageing population in the future (never balanced)

Malnutrition (too many kids)

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percentage of infant mortality due to malnutrition

20%

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Solutions for a youthful population

Education (more skilled labour = higher income)

Development (Equality = women are busier with jobs)

Family planning (Knowing their limits)