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Netherlands Demographic Transition Model

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NETHERLANDS
Demographic Transition
The population of Netherlands doubled from 5.1 to 10.0 million people between 1900 and 1950. From 1951 to 2000 the population increased from 10.0 to 15.9 million people, increasing by a smaller proportion

Netherlands experiences low birth rates and low death rates and thus lies in Stage III of demographic transition model. The rate of natural increase is also decreasing in Netherlands.
Population Pyramid
Netherlands population pyramid has a contracting type as shown below. This kind of pyramid is often observed for highly developed countries with low birth and death rates. Countries that show such a trend of their population age distribution models tend to have long life expectancy, higher levels of education …show more content…

External migration towards Netherlands occurred after the enlargement of European Union, as immigrants increased in Central and Eastern Europe. It was at that time that immigrants were more than emigrants. Most of the migration was towards the 4 Largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht) due to widespread job opportunities, entertainment and further facilities.
Urban Unemployment
Over the years, unemployment has been fluctuating in Netherlands. However, an increase in GDP has been observed in the last few years. As the country is getting developed, unemployment is decreasing. Another reason could be low rural to urban migration resulting in less unemployment.
Child Labor
Until before 1900 Netherlands were involved in child employment in Rural areas, but in 1900 law was passed by Netherland’s government restricting children to acquire education till the age of 12. And currently every child is supposed to acquire education till the age of 18.
Life Expectancy at …show more content…

A study in 2009 determined that 1 out of 5 people under care in hospitals, nursing homes, and home-care patients, are malnourished. This ratio has decreased from the one calculated in 2004 (1 out of 4). The government has been actively working with the WHO to target the problem of malnutrition adequately, more awareness is needed regarding the importance of nutritional screening, and its appropriate treatment. Food security is a prominent theme of Dutch development cooperation policy and is greatly emphasized upon.
HIV and Other Disease Trends
The prevalence of HIV in Netherlands is concentrated, i.e. low in the expanse of the country and general population, but a higher prevalence in particular regions (e.g. Amsterdam and Rotterdam) and risk groups. Primary high-risk groups are MSM (Men who have sex with men) and migrants from HIV-inflicted countries. MSM contribute the most to the spread of this epidemic. It has grown to 0.2% from 0.1% since 2013.
The Disease burden of Netherlands has top 2 contributors. The highest average annual disease burden was calculated for invasive pneumococcal disease (9444 DALYs/year), and influenza (8670 DALYs/year), which represents 16% and 15% of the total burden of all 32 diseases,

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