Population change (2)
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- Created on: 20-02-16 21:43
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- Population change: Britain 1700-2000
- Slower rate of population growth
- 20th C population growth continued but slower than previous
- 1939- total population 47.5 million
- slow rate in growth due to rapid fall in birth rate
- 1940- birth rate was 14 per 1000
- apart for the post-war baby boom after WW2
- Why was there a fall in birth rate?
- economic benefits for smaller families
- increased precipitation of women in the workforce
- greater availability of contraception
- changing role of women in society
- population is 57 million
- Migration
- international migration influences population growth
- recent years the importance of migration increased
- many migrates originate from EU countries
- migrants are in the younger working age groups
- likely to contribute towards a higher birth rate in later years
- Regional variations
- rural areas have significantly larger proportions of elderly
- main reason- out migration of younger working age population
- regions have experienced economic decline and are isolated from the main economic development
- above average concentration of elderly found in the south coast of England
- these areas have attracted area have retired groups
- Factors include: mild climate, a pleasant and scenic environment and have a availability if facilities
- Younger age groups in urban areas
- Midlands, Lancashire and new towns to the west of London
- close to economic core
- provide excellent employment opportunities
- has the usual range of educational and recreational opportunities
- rural areas have significantly larger proportions of elderly
- Slower rate of population growth
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