Analyse the population growth for the different countries.

1. Identify what some of the implications are likely to be?

2. Explain why these implications will cause population growth

Population pyramids. Compare and contrast the developed and developing economies.

Analyse the two short videos and discuss why/whether rapid population growth might hinder development.

  • Pressure on infrastructure – education/health, housing – slums?
  • Falling savings ratios
  • Reduced household incomes
  • Pressure on resources
  • Reducing the impact of GDP growth
  • Risk of under/unemployment – crime?