Demographic momentum

Demographic momentum is a common characteristic of growing populations. It states that even after a decline in fertility rates, or the number of babies being born, population will still increase. This is because of a young age distribution, which means that there are a lot of young people who are able to reproduce.

Demographic Momentum Media

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  Population pyramid of India showing the beginning of population momentum even though their birth rates have been declining since 1955

Other websites

• Grover, Drew (October 18, 2014). "Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model". Population Education. Retrieved November 1, 2021.