Social Sciences
8 years ago

Africa's Population Boom: Fertility High, Mortality Declining, Children Dominate.

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Demographic situation and prospects in Africa.
Ghallab Ms, Hameed Wa

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The article discusses the population trends in Africa up to the year 2000. Fertility rates are high, while mortality rates are gradually decreasing. The population is mostly young, and the growth rate is increasing. Different regions show varying characteristics. Fertility is not expected to decrease much in the next 20 years due to social factors. The population is projected to grow from 132 million in 1980 to 246 million or more by 2000.