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Population Growth Rate Factors
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Life Expectancy
An increase in life expectancy can lead to an aging population, but also potentially higher population growth if people live longer productive lives.
Age Structure
The distribution of ages within a population affects growth rates. A youthful population has higher growth potential.
Government Policies
Government interventions, such as family-planning programs or pro-natalist policies, can directly influence population growth rates.
Birth Rate
A higher birth rate will increase population growth, as more individuals are added to the population.
Infant Mortality Rate
Lower infant mortality rates lead to higher survival rates among newborns, contributing to population growth.
Cultural and Religious Beliefs
Cultural norms and religious doctrines can influence birth rates and family size, thus affecting population growth.
Death Rate
A lower death rate slows down population decline and can contribute to population growth if it is lower than the birth rate.
Healthcare Access
Improved healthcare access increases life expectancy, decreases infant mortality, and may boost population growth.
Education
Higher levels of education, especially for women, are associated with lower birth rates, which can lead to slower population growth.
Migration
Immigration increases and emigration decreases a region's population, affecting its growth rate.
Fertility Rate
The average number of children a woman has during her lifetime affects population growth. Higher fertility rates contribute to faster growth.
Economic Factors
Economic prosperity and job opportunities often lead to higher population growth rates through increased birth rates and immigration.
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