Population

PopulationPopulation

What is Population?What is Population? The collection of people living in a given The collection of people living in a given

geographic area, or space, usually measured by geographic area, or space, usually measured by a censusa census

DemographyDemography The study of human populationsThe study of human populations

Various aspects of human behavior in Various aspects of human behavior in populations are studied in Sociology, populations are studied in Sociology, Economics, and GeographyEconomics, and Geography

The study of populations is almost always The study of populations is almost always governed by the laws of probability governed by the laws of probability

www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.htmlwww.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html

World and Population World and Population StatisticsStatistics

World Population: 6.5 Billion-2006World Population: 6.5 Billion-2006

World Population InformationWorld Population Information

World Population ClockWorld Population Clock

Natural Increase Natural Increase perper WorldWorld

More Developed More Developed CountriesCountries

Less Developed Less Developed CountriesCountries

Less Developed Less Developed Countries (less Countries (less China)China)

YearYear 80,794,21880,794,218 1,234,9071,234,907 79,559,31179,559,311 71,906,58771,906,587

DayDay 221,354221,354 3,3833,383 217,971217,971 197,004197,004

MinuteMinute 154154 22 151151 137137

2005

Source: Population Reference Bureau, 2005 World Population Data Sheet.

World Vital Events Per Time Unit: World Vital Events Per Time Unit: 20062006

Births DeathsBirths Deaths Natural IncreaseNatural Increase

Year Year 132,434,587 55,220,152 77,214,435 132,434,587 55,220,152 77,214,435

Month 11,036,216 4,601,679 6,434,536Month 11,036,216 4,601,679 6,434,536

Day 362,834 151,288 211,546Day 362,834 151,288 211,546 Hour 15,118 6,304 8,814Hour 15,118 6,304 8,814

Minute 252 105 147Minute 252 105 147

Second 4.2 1.8 2.4Second 4.2 1.8 2.4

Worldwide Population GrowthWorldwide Population Growth

Earth’s population hit 1 Billion in the early Earth’s population hit 1 Billion in the early 1800’s1800’s

As the world industrialized, people grew As the world industrialized, people grew more and better foodmore and better food

Also, people improved their sanitation Also, people improved their sanitation methodsmethods

This combination enabled the population This combination enabled the population to boomto boom

Ninth

Eighth

Seventh

Sixth

Fifth

Fourth

Third

Second

First Billion

Number of years to add each billion (year)

All of Human History (1800)

130 (1930)

30 (1960)

15 (1975)

12 (1987)

12 (1999)

14 (2013)

14 (2027)

21 (2048)

Sources: First and second billion: Population Reference Bureau. Third through ninth billion: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision (medium scenario), 2005.

World Population Growth, in BillionsWorld Population Growth, in Billions

A.D.2000

A.D.1000

A.D.1

1000B.C.

2000B.C.

3000B.C.

4000B.C.

5000B.C.

6000B.C.

7000B.C.

1+ million years

8

7

6

5

2

1

4

3

OldStoneAge New Stone Age

BronzeAge

IronAge

MiddleAges

ModernAge

Black Death —The Plague

9

10

11

12

A.D.3000

A.D.4000

A.D.5000

18001900

1950

1975

2000

2100

Future

Billions

Source: Population Reference Bureau; and United Nations, World Population Projections to 2100 (1998).

World Population Growth Through World Population Growth Through HistoryHistory

Population GrowthPopulation Growth

What area of the world do you think has What area of the world do you think has the highest rate and lowest rate of the highest rate and lowest rate of population growth from 2000-2005? population growth from 2000-2005?

GeoHiveGeoHive List actualList actual

Source: Population Reference Bureau, 2005 World Population Data Sheet.

Projected Population Change, by CountryProjected Population Change, by Country

Percent Population Change, 2005-2050

Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision (2005).

World population, 1950-2050 (projected)

Global Population Growth:Global Population Growth:A Developing-Country PhenomenonA Developing-Country Phenomenon

Trends in Population Growth WorldwideTrends in Population Growth Worldwide

Population Increase and Growth Rate, Five-Year Periods

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70

80

90

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2010-2015

2015-2020

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Notes on Trends in Population Growth Notes on Trends in Population Growth WorldwideWorldwide

Over the period 1985-1995, the population growth Over the period 1985-1995, the population growth rate declined (a reflection of declining fertility), yet rate declined (a reflection of declining fertility), yet millions of people were added to the world’s millions of people were added to the world’s population (which peaked around 1985, when 87 population (which peaked around 1985, when 87 million people were added each year). million people were added each year).

From 2000 on, the growth rate will continue to From 2000 on, the growth rate will continue to decline. decline. Between 2015 and 2020, we will still be adding 72 Between 2015 and 2020, we will still be adding 72 million people each year. Why? million people each year. Why? Because the generation of women now having Because the generation of women now having their children is very large as the result of high their children is very large as the result of high fertility in their mothers’ and grandmothers’ fertility in their mothers’ and grandmothers’ generations.generations.

Birth RatesBirth Rates

Birthrate- the number of Birthrate- the number of live births per 1,000 live births per 1,000 populationpopulation

In 2000, the highest In 2000, the highest birthrate in the world was birthrate in the world was more than 54/1000 in more than 54/1000 in NigerNiger

Lowest = 8/1000 in LatviaLowest = 8/1000 in Latvia World Average = 22/1000World Average = 22/1000

Rates of birth, death, and natural increase per 1,000 population

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10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1950-1955

1955-1960

1960-1965

1965-1970

1970-1975

1975-1980

1980-1985

1985-1990

1990-1995

1995-2000

2000-2005

Birth rate Death rate

Natural Increase

Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision, 2005.

Birth and Death Rates, WorldwideBirth and Death Rates, Worldwide

Fertility RateFertility Rate

Shows the average number of children a Shows the average number of children a woman of childbearing years woman of childbearing years wouldwould have have in her lifetimein her lifetime

A fertility rate of 2.1 is necessary just to A fertility rate of 2.1 is necessary just to replace current populationreplace current population

Today, the worldwide average fertility rate Today, the worldwide average fertility rate is about 2.59is about 2.59

Fertility RatesFertility Rates

What do you think the average number of What do you think the average number of babies each woman has in the world? US?babies each woman has in the world? US?

What do you think the highest average is? What do you think the highest average is? Where?Where?

CIA - The World Factbook - Guide to CIA - The World Factbook - Guide to Country ProfilesCountry Profiles

1.17

1.12

0.94

0.84

1.22

1.24

1.24

1.23

1.23

1.20

Belarus

Bulgaria

Republic of Moldova

Republic of Korea

Slovenia

Slovakia

Czech Republic

Ukraine

China, Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion

China, Macao Special Administrative Region

10 Places With the Lowest Total Fertility 10 Places With the Lowest Total Fertility WorldwideWorldwide

Average number of children per woman, 2000-2005


Number of Women 15 to 49Billions

0.62

0.86

1.32

1.76

1.982.06

1950 1970 1990 2010 2030 2050


Women of Childbearing AgeWomen of Childbearing Age

Worldwide

0.6

0.9

1.82.0 2.0

1.3

0

1

2

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Women of Childbearing Age and FertilityWomen of Childbearing Age and Fertility

Diverging Trends in Fertility ReductionDiverging Trends in Fertility ReductionAverage number of children per woman

5.75.25.4

6.46.4

8.5

5.3

3.3

6.2

3.1

2.4 2.1

4.3

2.5

Egypt India Indonesia Iran Pakistan Turkey Yemen

1970-1975 2000-2005


Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider

Why is the world’s population increasing Why is the world’s population increasing but the growth rate is decreasing?but the growth rate is decreasing?

Why is the world’s population growing so Why is the world’s population growing so quickly?quickly?

What problems/implications does this What problems/implications does this growth bring about?growth bring about?

Mortality RateMortality Rate Also called the death rateAlso called the death rate Number of deaths per Number of deaths per

1,000 people1,000 people Generally, a society is Generally, a society is

considered healthy if it considered healthy if it has a low mortality ratehas a low mortality rate

However, some healthy However, some healthy nations have higher nations have higher mortality rates because mortality rates because they have large numbers they have large numbers of elderly peopleof elderly people


0

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1990-1995

1995-2000

2000-2005


Natural Increase



Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy

How long a person is expected to liveHow long a person is expected to live Which countries do you think have the Which countries do you think have the

highest and lowest life expectancy at highest and lowest life expectancy at birth?birth?


Life Expectancy at Birth, in Years

49

6772

76

6565

7780 82

75

Africa Asia Latin Americaand the

Caribbean

More DevelopedRegions

World

2000-2005 2045-2050


Trends in Life Expectancy, by RegionTrends in Life Expectancy, by Region

Infant Mortality RateInfant Mortality Rate

For this reason, geographers also look at For this reason, geographers also look at infant mortality rates infant mortality rates

Infant Mortality RateInfant Mortality Rate Shows the number of deaths among infants Shows the number of deaths among infants

under age 1 per 1,000 live birthsunder age 1 per 1,000 live births

In the 1800’s, the worldwide I.M.R. was In the 1800’s, the worldwide I.M.R. was 300/1,000300/1,000

Rate of Natural IncreaseRate of Natural Increase

Birthrate – Birthrate – Death RateDeath Rate

B-D = RB-D = R A.K.A. = A.K.A. =

Population Population Growth RateGrowth Rate


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10

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20

25

30

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1950-1955

1955-1960

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1965-1970

1970-1975

1975-1980

1980-1985

1985-1990

1990-1995

1995-2000

2000-2005


Natural Increase



Human Population Growth Rate

Population PyramidPopulation Pyramid

Another way to analyze populations is to use a Another way to analyze populations is to use a population pyramidpopulation pyramid

PP = a graphic device that shows sex & age PP = a graphic device that shows sex & age distribution of a populationdistribution of a population

Allows geographers to examine how events in Allows geographers to examine how events in society, such as wars, famine, or epidemics, affect society, such as wars, famine, or epidemics, affect the population of a country or regionthe population of a country or region

Population Structures by Age and Sex, 2005 Millions

300 100 100 300300 200 100 0 100 200 300

Less Developed Regions

More Developed Regions

Male Female Male Female

80+ 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 15-19 10-14

5-90-4

Age


Age Distribution of the World’s PopulationAge Distribution of the World’s Population

Population DensityPopulation Density The average number of people who live in The average number of people who live in

a measurable area, such as a square milea measurable area, such as a square mile The number is reached by dividing the The number is reached by dividing the

number of inhabitants in an area by the number of inhabitants in an area by the total amount of land they occupytotal amount of land they occupy

Geographers use this to understand how Geographers use this to understand how heavily populated an area isheavily populated an area is

Which countries do you think are the most Which countries do you think are the most densely populated?densely populated?


Population DensityPopulation Density This number can be misleading for an entire This number can be misleading for an entire

nationnation Why?Why?

Example: U.S. P.D. Example: U.S. P.D. 1990 1990 AlaskaAlaska= huge land area, small population = huge land area, small population

1 person per square mile1 person per square mile

New JerseyNew Jersey= small land area, large population= small land area, large population 1,098 people per square mile1,098 people per square mile

Total U.S. Population Density = 70.3 people Total U.S. Population Density = 70.3 people per square mileper square mile

Carrying CapacityCarrying Capacity The number of individuals The number of individuals

an environment can an environment can support without significant support without significant negative impactsnegative impacts

A region with fertile land A region with fertile land may be able to support may be able to support far more people than one far more people than one with land of poor quality with land of poor quality or with little land available or with little land available for cultivationfor cultivation

TechnologyTechnology Level of technology of a Level of technology of a

group living on the land group living on the land may affect carrying may affect carrying capacitycapacity

Carrying CapacityCarrying Capacity

Land AreaLand Area

Write what you think the five largest Write what you think the five largest countries(land area) are.countries(land area) are.


Population DistributionPopulation Distribution

Of the billions of people in the world, most Of the billions of people in the world, most are not distributed equally across the earthare not distributed equally across the earth

Some lands are not suitable for human Some lands are not suitable for human habitationhabitation Examples?Examples?

Almost 90% of the world’s population lives Almost 90% of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemispherein the Northern Hemisphere N.H.- ½ of the planets surface, which is north N.H.- ½ of the planets surface, which is north

of the equatorof the equator

Population DistributionPopulation Distribution

1 in 4 people in the world 1 in 4 people in the world live in East Asia, and 1 in live in East Asia, and 1 in 2 people live in either 2 people live in either East Asia or South AsiaEast Asia or South Asia

Factors:Factors: ClimateClimate AltitudeAltitude Access to waterAccess to water All influence where people All influence where people

livelive

Urban-Rural MixUrban-Rural Mix

Currently, more than ½ of the world’s Currently, more than ½ of the world’s population lives in rural areaspopulation lives in rural areas

However, this number is changing rapidlyHowever, this number is changing rapidly More and more people are migrating to More and more people are migrating to

citiescities Particularly, cities with populations of more Particularly, cities with populations of more

than one million peoplethan one million people

Urban PopulationPercent

29

15 17

53

47

37 37

76

55

42

74

85

54

61

82

World Africa Asia Latin Americaand the

Caribbean

MoreDeveloped

Regions

1950 2000 2030

Source: United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision (medium scenario), 2004.

Trends in Urbanization, by RegionTrends in Urbanization, by Region

World Population by CountryWorld Population by Country

List what you think the top ten populated List what you think the top ten populated countries in the world were/are/will be in countries in the world were/are/will be in 1950, 2006 and 2050.1950, 2006 and 2050.

GeoHiveGeoHive GeoHiveGeoHive List actualList actual

Rank Country Population Density (people/ km²)

— World 6,661,208,350 43

1 China 1,315,844,000 136

2 India 1,110,000,000 328

3 United States 300,000,000 30

4 Indonesia 222,781,000 126

5 Brazil 186,405,000 21

6 Pakistan 164,000,000 202

7 Bangladesh 145,000,000 1,002

8 Russia 142,800,000 8

9 Nigeria 131,530,000 139

10 Japan 127,000,000 337

11 Mexico 107,000,000 54

Population development of the largest countries from 1950 to 2050Population development of the largest countries from 1950 to 2050

Largest Metropolitan AreasLargest Metropolitan Areas

List what you think the 10 largest List what you think the 10 largest metropolitan areas are in world.metropolitan areas are in world.

GeoHiveGeoHive List ActualList Actual GeoHive --2015 ProjectedGeoHive --2015 Projected GeoHive --1950-2015 Met. AreasGeoHive --1950-2015 Met. Areas

MegacitiesMegacities

In 1950, New York City was the only World City In 1950, New York City was the only World City with more than 10 million residentswith more than 10 million residents

Today, 26 giant cities are home to a total of Today, 26 giant cities are home to a total of more than 250 million peoplemore than 250 million people

The largest of these is TokyoThe largest of these is Tokyo 34 million inhabitants34 million inhabitants

These huge cities struggle with overcrowded These huge cities struggle with overcrowded conditions and immense demand for water & conditions and immense demand for water & sanitationsanitation

Largest CitiesLargest Cities

List what you think the 10 largest cities are List what you think the 10 largest cities are in world.in world.

GeoHiveGeoHive List actialList actial

April 2007 UpdateApril 2007 Update

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/www/releases/archives/population/009865.html009865.html

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/05/http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/05/metro.population.ap/index.htmlmetro.population.ap/index.html

Tokyo

Mexico CityMexico City

Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Shanghai, ChinaShanghai, China

MigrationMigration

The large-scale The large-scale migration of people from migration of people from one location to another one location to another also alters the also alters the distribution of populationdistribution of population

Reasons for migrating Reasons for migrating are referred to as: Push-are referred to as: Push-Pull FactorsPull Factors

ImmigrationImmigration

Immigration- the movement of people from Immigration- the movement of people from one nation-state to anotherone nation-state to another

Immigration implies long-term permanent Immigration implies long-term permanent residence by the immigrantsresidence by the immigrants Tourists are not considered immigrantsTourists are not considered immigrants

All of our ancestors immigrated to America All of our ancestors immigrated to America from a foreign countryfrom a foreign country

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 decennial census.

In 1990, Almost Half of All U.S. Counties Had Less Than In 1990, Almost Half of All U.S. Counties Had Less Than 1% Foreign-Born, and Only One-Tenth Had 5% or More.1% Foreign-Born, and Only One-Tenth Had 5% or More.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 decennial census.

By 2000, Only One-Fourth of U.S. Counties Had Less Than By 2000, Only One-Fourth of U.S. Counties Had Less Than 1% Foreign-Born, and One in Five Had 5% or More.1% Foreign-Born, and One in Five Had 5% or More.

Push FactorsPush Factors

Push Factors-Push Factors- those that cause people to those that cause people to leave their homeland & migrate or leave their homeland & migrate or immigrate to another region or countryimmigrate to another region or country DroughtDrought Natural DisastersNatural Disasters Political – war, persecutionPolitical – war, persecution Religious ReasonsReligious Reasons Economic OpportunityEconomic Opportunity

Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849)Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849)

Natural DisastersNatural Disasters

Hurricane Katrina MigrationHurricane Katrina Migration

Religious PersecutionReligious Persecution

Pull FactorsPull Factors

Pull factors draw or attract people to another Pull factors draw or attract people to another locationlocation

Why would someone from Harlan, IA be “pulled” Why would someone from Harlan, IA be “pulled” to Chicago or Kansas City?to Chicago or Kansas City?

Why were our ancestors “pulled” to America?Why were our ancestors “pulled” to America? Countries with good economic opportunities & Countries with good economic opportunities &

high salaries are the likely destinations of high salaries are the likely destinations of migrants & immigrants migrants & immigrants

Favorable Climate is another pull factor.Favorable Climate is another pull factor. ““Snow Birds”Snow Birds”

GDPGDP

List the countries that you think have the List the countries that you think have the top five GDP.top five GDP.

GeoHive: GDP - Top 50 for 2004 & 2005GeoHive: GDP - Top 50 for 2004 & 2005 List actualList actual

GDP—Per Capita IncomeGDP—Per Capita Income

List what you think the highest and lowest List what you think the highest and lowest per capita income is in the world. per capita income is in the world.

What do you think the per capita income is What do you think the per capita income is in the US?in the US?

GeoHiveGeoHive

Imports/ExportsImports/Exports

Which countries have the most exports?Which countries have the most exports? GeoHiveGeoHive Which countries have the most imports?Which countries have the most imports? GeoHiveGeoHive

Why is it important to have a trade Why is it important to have a trade balance?balance?

How does the US fair?How does the US fair?

Internet and Computer UsersInternet and Computer Users

GeoHive --Computer usersGeoHive --Computer users GeoHive --Internet UsersGeoHive --Internet Users

What does this info tell us?What does this info tell us?

Oil Reserves, Production and Oil Reserves, Production and ConsumptionConsumption

GeoHive –Oil reservesGeoHive –Oil reserves

GeoHive –Oil productionGeoHive –Oil production

GeoHive –Oil consumptionGeoHive –Oil consumption

Energy ConsumptionEnergy Consumption

GeoHiveGeoHive

What conclusions can be made from the What conclusions can be made from the last two slides?last two slides?

Millennium Development GoalsMillennium Development Goals

United Nations Millennium United Nations Millennium Development GoalsDevelopment Goals

Passed in 2000, the eight Millennium Passed in 2000, the eight Millennium Development Goals form a blueprint Development Goals form a blueprint agreed to by all the world’s countries and agreed to by all the world’s countries and all the world’s leading development all the world’s leading development institutions institutions

The target year to achieve these goals is The target year to achieve these goals is 20152015

Goal #1: Eliminate Extreme Hunger Goal #1: Eliminate Extreme Hunger and Povertyand Poverty

Reduce by half the proportion of people Reduce by half the proportion of people living on less than a dollar a dayliving on less than a dollar a day

Reduce by half the proportion of people Reduce by half the proportion of people who suffer from hunger who suffer from hunger

% Living on less than $1/ Day% Living on less than $1/ Day

% of People Living in Poverty% of People Living in Poverty

Goal #2: Achieve Universal Primary Goal #2: Achieve Universal Primary EducationEducation

Ensure that all boys and girls complete a Ensure that all boys and girls complete a full course of primary schooling full course of primary schooling

Goal #3: Promote Gender Equality Goal #3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Womenand Empower Women

Eliminate gender disparity in primary and Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education preferably by 2005, secondary education preferably by 2005, and at all levels by 2015and at all levels by 2015

Goal #4: Reduce Child MortalityGoal #4: Reduce Child Mortality

Reduce by two thirds the mortality rate Reduce by two thirds the mortality rate among children under five among children under five

Goal #5: Improve Maternal HealthGoal #5: Improve Maternal Health

Reduce by three quarters the maternal Reduce by three quarters the maternal mortality ratio mortality ratio

Goal #6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Goal #6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other DiseasesMalaria and Other Diseases

Halt and begin to reverse the spread of Halt and begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS

Halt and begin to reverse the incidence of Halt and begin to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases malaria and other major diseases

Goal #7: Ensure Environmental Goal #7: Ensure Environmental SustainabilitySustainability

Integrate the principles of sustainable Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs; development into country policies and programs; reverse loss of environmental resources reverse loss of environmental resources

Reduce by half the proportion of people without Reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking watersustainable access to safe drinking water

Achieve significant improvement in lives of at Achieve significant improvement in lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers, by 2020 least 100 million slum dwellers, by 2020

Goal #8: Develop a Global Goal #8: Develop a Global Partnership for DevelopmentPartnership for Development

Develop further an open trading and financial system that is Develop further an open trading and financial system that is rule-based, predictable and non-discriminatory, includes a rule-based, predictable and non-discriminatory, includes a commitment to good governance, development and poverty commitment to good governance, development and poverty reduction— nationally and internationallyreduction— nationally and internationally

Address the least developed countries' special needs. This Address the least developed countries' special needs. This includes tariff- and quota-free access for their exports; includes tariff- and quota-free access for their exports; enhanced debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries; enhanced debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries; cancellation of official bilateral debt; and more generous official cancellation of official bilateral debt; and more generous official development assistance for countries committed to poverty development assistance for countries committed to poverty reductionreduction

Address the special needs of landlocked and small island Address the special needs of landlocked and small island developing Statesdeveloping States

Deal comprehensively with developing countries' debt Deal comprehensively with developing countries' debt problems through national and international measures to problems through national and international measures to make debt sustainable in the long termmake debt sustainable in the long term

In cooperation with the developing countries, develop In cooperation with the developing countries, develop decent and productive work for youthdecent and productive work for youth

In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing access to affordable essential drugs in developing countriescountries

In cooperation with the private sector, make available the In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies— especially information benefits of new technologies— especially information and communications technologiesand communications technologies

Now that you have seen the eight goals, Now that you have seen the eight goals, how are these goals coming along six how are these goals coming along six years later(2006)?years later(2006)?

Using the MDG Goals Report-2006, Using the MDG Goals Report-2006, discuss how the goals are being met or discuss how the goals are being met or how they aren’t.how they aren’t.

http://unstats.un.org/unsd/mdg/http://unstats.un.org/unsd/mdg/Resources/Static/Products/Resources/Static/Products/Progress2006/MDGReport2006.pdfProgress2006/MDGReport2006.pdf

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Bolivia

Mexico

China

Jordan

U.S.

Greece

Cuba

1997-2004*Physicians per 1,000 people

Availability of Doctors, Selected CountriesAvailability of Doctors, Selected Countries

* Data are for the most recent year available for each country.Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators 2006.

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Population ControlPopulation Control