Total Population: 150 Million Birth Rate: 9 Births/1000 Death Rate: 10 Deaths/1000 Life Expectancy:
Male: 79
Female: 84
Combined: 82
Infant Mortality Rate: 4 Total Fertility Rate: 1.4 Literacy Rate: 99% Rate of Natural Increase: -0.1%
These demographic indicators show that these countries are in stages 4 and 5 of the demographic transition model. This means that the countries are MDC's, with low birth rates (9/1000), death rates (10/1000), and high life expectancies (82). Due to women having an equal to near equal status and having high levels of education, the birth rate is very low. As in some other MDC's, the population is decreasing due to the death rate being higher than the birth rate. Also, the high literacy rate (99%) is a sign of high access to education and economic development.
Albania's population pyramid shows that it is in stage 4 of the demographic transition model due to shrinking birth rates at the bottom of the pyramid. The population is aging and will eventually become a problem. Albania has a population of 2.9 Million.
Andorra is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model due to very low population growth near the base of the pyramid. An aging population is a problem for Andorra. Andorra's population is 85,000.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has recently entered stage 5, and birth rates decrease near the bottom of the pyramid. This means that there will be problems with an aging population.
Croatia is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model due to a shrinking population near the base of the pyarmid. This means that an aging population will present challenges for the country.
Greece is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model because the population is decreasing and low birth rates. An aging population will be a major challenge for Greece.
Italy is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model due to population declining near the base of the pyramid. An aging population will present major challenges for Italy due to a shortage of workers.
Macedonia has is in stage 5 since population decreases at the bottom of the pyramid. Macedonia will face problems with an aging population.
Malta is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model due to population starting to get less at the bottom of the pyramid. Eventually, Malta will face challenges due to aging. Gender imbalance is also a problem due to the larger male population, especially at ages 25-29.
Montenegro is in stage 4 of the demographic transition model due to constant populations. Montenegro faces challenges due to the great gender imbalance.
Portugal is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model because of the shrinking population near the bottom of the pyramid. An aging population will be a major challenge for Portugal.
Serbia is in stage 4, with populations nearly constant. Aging will become an issue in the future.
Slovenia is in stage 4 with birth rates leveling out. The impact of WWII is still visible through the gender imbalance in the 85-89 and 90-94 age groups, which presents problems for Slovenia.
Spain is in stage 5 of the demographic transition model with population decreasing at the bottom of the pyarmid. As birth rates decrease, an aging population will be a major challenge for Spain.
Macedonia is in stage 5 due to a declining population near the base of the pyramid. Macedonia will experience problems with an aging population. Population: 2.1 million
The population of Europe is densest in the area including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. There are several major factors that affect settlement in Southern Europe. First, is bodies of water, such as rivers and oceans, which is where many major settlements are located. Mountain ranges, however serve as an obstacle to settlements. Southern Europe is also heavily urbanized, with 70% of the population living in urban areas, and 30% living in rural areas. This is due to many countries in Europe being MDC's and having high economic development, although some countries near the Mediterranean are still agricultural.