Less Developed Country
Niger
A less developed country I found is a country in western Africa called Niger. In fact, it is one of the most, if not the most, least developed countries in the world today according to the data presented in the Population Reference Bureau. Niger has a birth rate of 47, which is up there in the higher percentage of birth rates. Having 47 births for every 1000 people means they are rapidly expanding their population and directly correlates to their population growth (RNI) which is 3.7. Having a higher rate of natural increase means their population will double from 25.1 to about 50 in around 20 years (by 2040). Now having a high birth rate does not necessarily mean a country will have a high RNI, but in this case, Niger has a somewhat average death rate of 10 people per 1000. This means they are adding more people than they are taking away, contributing to their rising population. In African countries, life expectancy tends to be lower compared to the other parts of the world. Niger has a life expectancy of 59. Due to Africa, specifically Niger, being a more underdeveloped country, it does not have all the same availability of healthcare and better life support systems for things like diseases which are much more common and untreated. It also is known to have water shortages due to inconsistent rainfall and food needs not being met. Whereas in other parts of the world, for example Norway, the country has an economy that can provide healthcare and allow people to have access to healthier, sustaining medical assistance and nourishment. Norway also has a much different climate than Niger, having a much higher rate of precipitation per year, leading them to have abundance of resources for water and food, which also leads to an increased economy that can trade and ship and allow people to have a higher income and more comfortable living situation. Another factor contributing to Niger's lower life expectancy is sadly the high infant mortality rate of 69, which brings down the average since children are dying more often at a very young age. The fertility rate of Niger is 7.0, meaning the average amount of children a woman has is 7. This is higher compared to most parts of the world and specifically the more developed country of Norway's rate of 1.5. It is more common in Niger to have more children due to the higher number of infant deaths. This is most likely because they want to have more of a chance of more children growing to older age. It is also most likely a cultural norm. For example, Niger has a mainly agricultural lifestyle, so having more people and children in your family, means more helping hands. The gross national income of Niger is low at about 1210. The combination of having a high population growth rate and a low GNI, shows that Niger is a less developed country. It shows that the country struggles more to support its citizens, since it has a smaller amount of money for a growing population and a low life expectancy, which is due to a combination of its climate, economic struggles, healthcare, etc.
More Developed Country
Norway
A more developed country I found is a country in northern Europe called Norway. This country is one of the most developed countries in the world right now, and has a birth rate of 10 births per 1000 people. This is much lower than Niger and meets the average birth rate for a more developed country. The death rate in Norway sits at 8 per 1000, which contributes to a total population growth of about 0.2. This RNI is low, meaning the population is not quite evened out, but on a small steady incline. This makes sense because Norway's current economic prosperity with a high gross national income of 66,020 combined with its social structure, where women and families have different values and ideals, causes most to want/have less kids. This leads to their fertility rate landing at about 1.5. Norway's current life expectancy is about 81 years for males and 85 years for females. To put this into perspective, The United State's current life expectancy is about 77, and Niger, the least developed country, is 59. This shows Norway is a developed country because it can support its population to be able to live to an old age, showing they have great access to healthcare and a thriving economy. Overall Norway is one of the most developed countries in the world, according to the data presented in the Population Reference Bureau.
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