Geo 2.3.3 CS: Niger (High Natural Increase/Birth Rate)

What was the average age of marriage?

15.7yrs

What is the fertility rate in 2021?

~7

How much did the population grow?

1.7mil in 1960 → ~26mil in 2022

How much did death rate decrease?

29 per1000 (1960) → 8 per1000 (2020)

What are reasons for lower death rates?

Ø  Babies vaccinated against diseases Ø  More clean water Ø  More food

Ø  More hospitals Ø  Better education on health & hygiene

What DTM stage is Niger in?

Stage 2

As of 2013, what was the life expectancy?

54.3yrs

As of 2013, what % had literacy?

28.7%

As of 2013, what % of the pop. was below the poverty line?

63%

As of 2013, how was the workforce divided?

• Agriculture 90%

• Industry 6%

• Services 4%