Population Birth Rates in Developed and Developing countries.

Least Developed Countries A country which, according to the United Nations, exhibits the lowest indicators of economic development

Developing Country A country that is poor and whose citizens are mostly agricultural workers but that wants to become more advanced socially and economically.

Developed Countries Highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less developed nations

Developed vs. Non-Developed Which one is expected to have the highest Birth Rates? Which one is expected to have the lowest birth Rates? Which one has the highest death rate? Which one has the lowest death rate?

High Birthrate in Poor countries- Causes Health – Lack of preventive options for women – Likely to die before adulthood- solution have more

High Birthrate in Poor countries- Causes Tradition – Tradition of large families in some cultures – Early marriages lead to more children – Preference for males - keep attempting- economic Lack of Education – No info on family planning – Don’t know about benefits of smaller families

High Birthrate in Poor countries- Causes Economic – Source of labor – Will take care of them in old age- “Retirement” – Having a child is low cost to parents Others?

Low Birthrate in Rich countries- Causes Health – Many cheap preventative options – Children expected to survive to adulthood Culture – Women put off marriage longer due to educational and economic opportunities – Higher standard of living leads to less desire for children Education – Family planning services – Knowledge of benefits of smaller families

Low Birthrate in Rich countries- Causes Economic – Not needed as a source of labor – Taking care of children is labor intensive – Do not rely upon children for retirement – High cost of having children Others?

How much do you think having a child costs? – From 0-17, just the basic necessities Housing, Food, Transportation, clothing, Health, Education No college, toys, video games, computers, cell phones, vacations, etc…