1. The Demographic Transition Model
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
To explain the construction of the Demographic Transition Model
To be able to explain and analyse a Demographic Transition Model
To evaluate the usefulness of the Demographic Transition Model

2. The Demographic Transition Model
This is a model which shows population change (births, deaths and natural change) over time.
A model is a simplified version of reality.
The demographic transition model suggests all countries go through 4 (or 5) stages of population change.
The demographic transition model can be used to predict short and long term population changes.

3. The Demographic Transition Model