demographic transition
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The pattern in which a country's birth and death rates shift from both being high to both being low as it develops economically.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Many industrialized nations have already completed their _____, with low birth rates and an aging population."
Answer: demographic transition
In your own words, what does "demographic transition" mean?
The pattern in which a country's birth and death rates shift from both being high to both being low as it develops economically.
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