Western Europe Profile
Total Population - about 193 million
Birth rate (per thousand population) - 10
Death rate (per thousand population) - 10
Life expectancy male (at birth) - 79
Life expectancy female (at birth) - 84
Life expectancy combined (at birth) - 82
Infant mortality rate (per thousand live births) - 3
Total fertility rate - 1.7
Literacy rate - 99%
Rate of natural increase - 0
The demographics of Western Europe prove that every country is a more developed country (MDC), and the region as a whole is more developed. The slowing population and low birth and death rates shows that the region is in stage four of economic development. The life expectancy of both women and men are very high, but the life expectancy of women is higher. Today, women receive the same amount of education as men and are therefore having less children (total fertility rate is 1.7). Also, 71% of married women ages 15-49 use any form of contraception, which results in less children. Women earn almost as much as men.
Birth rate (per thousand population) - 10
Death rate (per thousand population) - 10
Life expectancy male (at birth) - 79
Life expectancy female (at birth) - 84
Life expectancy combined (at birth) - 82
Infant mortality rate (per thousand live births) - 3
Total fertility rate - 1.7
Literacy rate - 99%
Rate of natural increase - 0
The demographics of Western Europe prove that every country is a more developed country (MDC), and the region as a whole is more developed. The slowing population and low birth and death rates shows that the region is in stage four of economic development. The life expectancy of both women and men are very high, but the life expectancy of women is higher. Today, women receive the same amount of education as men and are therefore having less children (total fertility rate is 1.7). Also, 71% of married women ages 15-49 use any form of contraception, which results in less children. Women earn almost as much as men.
Population Pyramids
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Total Population: 8,711,770
Austria’s population pyramid shows that the country is in stage four of the demographic transition model. The decreasing birth rate is resulting in less people to take care of older citizens, especially when Austria reaches stage five.
Austria’s population pyramid shows that the country is in stage four of the demographic transition model. The decreasing birth rate is resulting in less people to take care of older citizens, especially when Austria reaches stage five.
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Total Population: 11,409,077
Belgium is in stage four of the demographic transition model but is very close to stage five. Again, an aging population can be problematic.
Belgium is in stage four of the demographic transition model but is very close to stage five. Again, an aging population can be problematic.
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Total Population: 66,836,154
France is in stage four of the demographic transition model. The population continues to increase, but it is slowing.
France is in stage four of the demographic transition model. The population continues to increase, but it is slowing.
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Total Population: 80,722,792
Germany has a very large population, but it is decreasing. The country is in stage five of the demographic transition model. However, this results in a decrease of new cultural integration.
Germany has a very large population, but it is decreasing. The country is in stage five of the demographic transition model. However, this results in a decrease of new cultural integration.
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Total Population: 37,937
Liechtenstein is in stage four of the demographic transition model. The population is decreasing and will continue to decrease, partly due to its strict immigration laws.
Liechtenstein is in stage four of the demographic transition model. The population is decreasing and will continue to decrease, partly due to its strict immigration laws.
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Total Population: 582,291
Luxembourg, though very close the stage four, is in stage three of the demographic transition model. Even though it is in stage three, the country is very wealthy, partly due to its small size.
Luxembourg, though very close the stage four, is in stage three of the demographic transition model. Even though it is in stage three, the country is very wealthy, partly due to its small size.
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Total Population: 30,581
Monaco is barely in stage five of the demographic transition model. The decreasing amount of younger people will probably leave many empty jobs in the future.
Monaco is barely in stage five of the demographic transition model. The decreasing amount of younger people will probably leave many empty jobs in the future.
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Total Population: 17,016,967
Netherlands is almost in stage five of the demographic transition model. Again, there are due to be shortages with jobs in the future.
Netherlands is almost in stage five of the demographic transition model. Again, there are due to be shortages with jobs in the future.
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Total Population: 8,179,294
Switzerland is in the fourth stage of the demographic transition model and could reach the fifth stage due to its decreasing younger population. This decrease of younger people could lead to government problems with less people to run the country.
Switzerland is in the fourth stage of the demographic transition model and could reach the fifth stage due to its decreasing younger population. This decrease of younger people could lead to government problems with less people to run the country.
Population Density Map
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For the most part, all of Western Europe is densely populated. Germany and the Netherlands are very densely populated, partly attributed to its large population. Also, the region is densely populated in cities because 79% of the region lives in urban areas versus only 21% rural.