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[African demography: trends and prospects].

M Sala-diakanda

    Afrique Contemporaine
    |January 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    African population growth accelerated significantly post-1965, with demographic shifts analyzed across age structure, birth rates, marriage patterns, mortality, migration, and urbanization. This study compares Africa

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • African Studies
    • Population Dynamics

    Background:

    • The period between 1950 and 1985 witnessed substantial demographic changes in Africa.
    • Significant population growth acceleration in Africa was observed starting in 1965.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the multifaceted demographic situation in Africa using United Nations data from 1986.
    • To analyze key demographic indicators including age structure, natality, nuptiality, mortality, migration, and urbanization.
    • To establish the relationship between population dynamics and development, focusing on demographic transition.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of demographic data from United Nations sources published in 1986.
    • Examination of various demographic aspects: age structure, natality, nuptiality, mortality, migration, and urbanization.
    Keywords:
    AfricaAge DistributionAge FactorsComparative StudiesDemographic FactorsDemographic TransitionDeveloping CountriesEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsFertilityGeographic FactorsMigrationMortalityNuptialityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySocial DevelopmentSpatial DistributionStudiesUrban Spatial DistributionUrbanization

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  • Comparative analysis of demographic trends between Africa and the global context.

    • Main Results:

    • Documented considerable acceleration in African population development since 1965.
    • Detailed examination of the continent's age structure, birth rates, marriage patterns, mortality, migration, and urbanization.
    • Established links between population trends and socio-economic development, including demographic transition patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Africa's demographic trajectory between 1950-1985 shows a distinct pattern of accelerated growth.
    • The study provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary African demographics and their developmental implications.
    • Comparative insights highlight Africa's unique position in global demographic transition.