In demography, demographic transition is a phenomenon and theory which refers to the historical shift from high birth rates and high death rates in societies with minimal technology, education (especially of women) and economic development, to low birth rates and low death rates in societies with advanced technology, education and economic development, as well as the stages between these two scenarios. JSTOR ( November 2016) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: 'Demographic transition' – news Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page.
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