Question

According to Demographic Transition, we are in which stage?

• A. Stage 1
• B. Stage 2
• C. Stage 3
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Stage 2

To predict the future population of an area, demographic transition theory can be used. This theory explains 3 staged model of demographic transition:

• stage (i) High birthrate, high death rate, low growth rate : Example Bangladesh
• stage (ii) Initially high birth rate, low death rate, high growth rate- example India
• stage (iii) Low birth rate, low death rate, stable or low growth rate - example Japan.