STAGE 5
Ok, now the original demographic model has only 4 stages, but recent theorists insist a 5th stage should be added to describe the countrys which have made the transition from manufacturing based industries to service and information.
In stage 5 the birth rate is below the death rate and the population is not making enough babies to replace their parents generation.
The uk was the first to be counted as a stage 5.Its joined by germany, italy, spain, portugal, greece and most notably japan.
Japans population in particualer is reproducing well below the levels they need to replace their parents generation
It is the ultimate modernisation of society. Material comforts are of major importance.
People come second.
Kinda sad right??
Well thats it dears. Now its not to be said that the demographic transition model can predict the future. But its felt that it can be a good outline of it.
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