1. 7.12 The Demographic Transition Concept
Demographic transition is a model of population growth based on historical, social, and economic development of Europe and North America.
Initially, countries have a stable population (high birth and death rates).
The death rate falls and the population grows.
Industrialization occurs and the birth rate falls.
Death rates and birth rates find equilibrium (low birth rates and low death rates).

2. 7.12 The Demographic Transition Concept

3. 7.12 The Demographic Transition Concept
This is a comfortable model, because it suggests industrialization will naturally lead to population stabilization.
Can a model developed in Europe and North America be applied to less-developed countries?
Resources are no longer abundant.
Human population is growing much faster than before.