Geography
Demographic Transition Models in Sub-Saharan Africa
Quick fact
Despite a decline in death rates, Sub-Saharan Africa's population is still growing because birth rates remain high, often above 30 births per 1,000 people per year—far above the global average.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why Sub-Saharan Africa's population is booming while many countries in Europe are shrinking? What if the classic population model doesn't explain this at all?