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Question 3: Interpret (give the meaning) of the following indicators:
The neonatal mortality rate of Nigeria is 68 per 1000 2 marks
The crude birth rate of Ethiopia is 40 per 1000, but its total fertility is 5 births. 2 marks
The demographic dependence ratio of Mexico was 72% and the median age of the total population 28 years in 2005 while for Kenya these figures were 98% and 18 years respectively. Compare the population structures of these two countries using these figures.
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Interpretation:
1. The neonatal mortality rate of Nigeria is 68 per 1000 births, meaning that for every 1000 live births in Nigeria, 68 infants die within the first 28 days of life.
2. The crude birth rate of Ethiopia is 40 per 1000, indicating that there are 40 live births per 1000 people in the population. However, the total fertility rate of Ethiopia is 5 births, which means on average each woman is giving birth to 5 children in her lifetime.
3. The demographic dependence ratio of Mexico in 2005 was 72%, meaning that for every 100 working-age individuals (typically ages 15-64), there are 72 dependents (those younger than 15 or older than 64). The median age of the total population in Mexico was 28 years in 2005. For Kenya, the demographic dependence ratio was 98%, indicating a higher proportion of dependents in the population, and the median age was 18 years.
Comparison:
Based on these figures, Mexico has a lower demographic dependence ratio and a higher median age compared to Kenya. This suggests that Mexico may have a more economically stable population structure with a larger working-age population supporting fewer dependents. In contrast, Kenya has a higher dependency ratio indicating a larger proportion of dependents in the population and a younger median age, which may pose challenges for economic development and social welfare systems.