The development gap - DTM

Question 1

What does the DTM show?

Answer 1

Changes over time in the population of a country

Question 2

The total population responds to variations in…

Answer 2

Natural change

Question 3

DTM - Stage 1

Answer 3

• High BR & DR
• Both fluctuate bcos of disease, famine & war
• Stable population

Question 4

DTM - Stage 2

Answer 4

• BR stays high
• DR decreases
• Growing population

Question 5

DTM - Stage 3

Answer 5

• BR drops rapidly
• DR decreases slower
• Population still grows, not as fast

Question 6

DTM - Stage 4

Answer 6

• Low BR & DR
• BR can fluctuate, depends on economic situation

Question 7

DTM - Stage 5

Answer 7

• BR falls below DR
• DR increases due to aging population
• Population decreases

Question 8

Stage 1 - Example

Answer 8

Tribes

Question 9

Stage 2 - Example

Answer 9

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan & many poor countries

Question 10

Stage 3 - Example

Answer 10

Nigeria, NEE experiencing economic growth

Question 11

Stage 4 - Example

Answer 11

USA, one of world’s most developed - good health care

Question 12

Stage 5 - Example

Answer 12

Japan and Germany - well developed countries with ageing population