This paper explains that, from the beginning of 21st century, the
Demographic Transition Model, which uses
population age structure, has become a more
important factor than the traditional use of total population. The author points out that demographic transitions have significant impact on the age-distribution of the populations of the countries. Four
ratios are important to this measurement: (i) Child Dependency Ratio; (ii) Old Dependency Ratio; (iii) Overall Dependency
ratio and (iv) Ratio of
Working Age Population to non-working-age population (between 15 & 64 years of age). The paper states that the quality of the working age population is more important than the sheer numbers; hence, without substantial achievement in the areas of health and education, the quality of the working-age population may decline and consequently, the growth will be adversely affected despite having larger proportion of working age population. Many Charts and Tables. Table of Contents Introduction Demographic Transition Model Population Neutralism Mortality Rates Fertility Rates Population Rise Demographic Dividend Dependency Ratios Dependency Ratios in Japan Dependency Ratios in China Dependency Ratios in India Dependency Ratios in Africa Economic Impacts of Demographic Changes and vice versa Base-Level Position of Population, Rate of Fertility and Mortality
education Openness of the Economy Other factors Policy Environment
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