How does population affect wellbeing and how do we measure population?

Starter question: What does this statement mean: ‘How does population affect wellbeing?’ Write down in our books what you think it means. Think critically about the term ‘wellbeing…’ The class will discuss your answers after 5mins

Match the definitions with their correct title and number. The number of live births per 1000 of the population per year Match the definitions with their correct title and number. One that is yet to achieve improvements in economic growth and standard of living for many of its people The average age to which people are expected to live The number of babies who die in their first year of life per 1000 births Birth rate less the death rate The number of babies born to women during their child-bearing years How people are spread across a city, region or the world The ability of an area to accommodate a given population in a sustainable manner One where most people have a high level of income and a good quality of life The number of deaths per 1000 of the population per year How dense or spare the population of an area is, as measured by the number of people per square kilometre The number of immigrants (those who arrive in a country) less the number of emigrants (those who leave a country) The rate (%) at which the population is increasing in a given year due to natural increase and net migration Carrying Capacity 1 Net Migration 2 Population Growth 3 Rate of Natural Increase 4 Population Density 5 Developing Country 6 Infant Mortality Rate 7 Population Distribution 8 Life Expectancy 9 Fertility Rate 10 Developed Country 11 Death Rate 13 Birth Rate 13

Population growth and some interesting projections made: According to one source: Developing countries will account for 95% of the world’s population increase during 2000-2025 Between 1950 and 2025 the core countries (developed countries) share of the world’s population will have decreased from 33.1 % to 15.9%. Europe’s share will decrease from 15.6% to that of 6.1%. During 1950-2025, Latin America’s share will increase from 6.6% to 8.9%, Asia from 54.7% to 57.8% and Africa from 8.9% to that of 18.8%. (Source: Robbins, Richard H, Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism, USA, Allyn and Bacon, 1999, p. 148).

Population as an issue: With every year the world’s population grows larger and this is being seen by some as a concern for a number of reasons. There is a lot of debate on whether population growth is a good thing or rather a growing problem. Some economists argue that it helps industrial growth, while some environmentalist argue that it endangers the environment. On the next side are some interesting points about population growth. TASK: Write a paragraph on how one of these could affect an aspect of the world’s wellbeing? Source: Robbins, Richard H, Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism, USA, Allyn and Bacon, 1999, p. 148-174). Population growth contributes to economic decline in world’s poorer countries and does cause poverty, hunger, environmental devastation and political unrest. Efforts to control population growth in some developing countries can be affected by strong religious beliefs, promotion of large families and need for better education for women. The history of colonialisation and the economic wants of the developed countries have helped shape the developing world. Some raise the idea that larger families provide more workers for the economic sector in providing goods for the developed world, along with that of the helping the household. The decline in children in some developed countries is argued by some to be linked to the view that children are seen as more of a drain on household resources rather than of a working benefit. Life expectancy of both children and adults is changing across the world due to better access to medical facilities and care. While developed countries are quite high, some developing countries have a mixture of increase or low expectancy level. Migration: where people are choosing to live, whether they leave and or need replacing…

A brief outline on how population statistics are measured: WHAT DATA? When looking at population growth and change there are a few things that demographers (people who look at population growth) look at and use to find and make their conclusions. For Example: Birth rate and Death rate. Fertility rate of women. Gender ratios. Migration. Economic situation. Age and Life Expectancy.

Describe the total world population growth over time as represented by this graph. As part of your answer, refer to developed and developing countries as well. In which type of countries is all the growth occurring?

Fertility: Why are some women having fewer babies. There are results showing that women are having fewer babies in some countries due to a number of different reasons. Task 1: is to access the sheet titled: “Why are women having fewer babies?” from student public, Geography of wellbeing and in pairs complete the required tasks. Discuss as a class some of your responses. Task 2: Read the ‘News our Number article (on Student Public) and answer the following questions: Briefly outline the writers key points. Identify and explain whether you agree or disagree with his argument and provide reasons for why you agree or disagree.

4. Describe the trend for world fertility rates between 1950 and 2010 including what is forecast from 2010 to 2050. Make sure you include some figures in your description.

A world map showing countries by fertility rate - 2012 7–8 children 6–7 children 5–6 children 4–5 children 3–4 children 2–3 children 1–2 children 0–1 children 3. Describe the distribution of global fertility rates. Make sure you refer to regions and countries and quantify your response.

Reflection on population. Questions: What are two difference you have found out about that exists between the developed world and that of the developing world? What are two things that are used to help measure current population trends and change? Identify one format that helps the world’s demographers show their data results?

Match the definitions with their corrections The number of live births per 1000 of the population per year (13) Match the definitions with their corrections One that is yet to achieve improvements in economic growth and standard of living for many of its people (6) The average age to which people are expected to live (9) The number of babies who die in their first year of life per 1000 births (7) Birth rate less the death rate (4) The number of babies born to women during their child-bearing years (10) How people are spread across a city, region or the world (8) The ability of an area to accommodate a given population in a sustainable manner (1) One where most people have a high level of income and a good quality of life (11) The number of deaths per 1000 of the population per year (12) How dense or spare the population of an area is, as measured by the number of people per square kilometre (5) The number of immigrants (those who arrive in a country) less the number of emigrants (those who leave a country) (2) The rate (%) at which the population is increasing in a given year due to natural increase and net migration (3) Carrying Capacity 1 Net Migration 2 Population Growth 3 Rate of Natural Increase 4 Population Density 5 Developing Country 6 Infant Mortality Rate 7 Population Distribution 8 Life Expectancy 9 Fertility Rate 10 Developed Country 11 Death Rate 12 Birth Rate 13