DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
This document provides a diagnostic analysis of the sociodemographic situation in Latin America and the Caribbean, categorizing countries by their stage of demographic transition and examining factors affecting population growth. It discusses the demographic dividend, population ageing, and the impact on social sectors, within the context of human rights and poverty.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Economic Commission for Latin America |
| Publication date: | June 1, 2008 |
| Authors: | Cepa/ECLAC, Ciro Martínez, Daniela González, Dirk Jaspers-Faijer, Guiomar Bay, Juan Chackiel, Mauricio Holz, Paulo Saad, Sandra Huenchuan, Susana Schkolnik, Tim Miller |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | Latin America, Caribbean |
| Page count: | 107 |
Methods
The research method used in this report includes categorizing countries by their stage of demographic transition, analyzing factors affecting population growth, examining the demographic dividend and its economic impact, and considering the implications of population ageing. The method also involves assessing the burden on social sectors and the context of human rights and poverty.
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Key Insights
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are classified into four stages of demographic transition: very advanced, advanced, full, and moderate. Factors such as fertility, mortality, migration, and age structure influence population growth. The demographic dividend offers economic growth opportunities, but its benefits depend on macroeconomic policies and investment in human capital. Population ageing poses challenges for social protection, health care, and employment.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2008 publication year | 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | English publication language | ageing | caribbean geographic scope | demographic dividend | demographics | development | economic impact | family changes | fertility patterns | inequity | international migration | latin america geographic scope | mortality patterns | population | population growth | poverty | rights | social sectors | vulnerable groups | women's roles