Demographic Pressures in North Africa: Causes and Consequences

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Demographic Pressures in North Africa Causes and
Consequences
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North Africa Population (1970-2000)
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Population Growth Rate (1970-2000)
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Population Structure in North Africa
Country Age group Age group Age group Age group
Country 0-14 15-64 65 Total
Algeria 34.8 61.0 4.1 100.0
Egypt 35.4 60.5 4.1 100.0
Libya 33.9 62.7 3.4 100.0
Morocco 34.7 61.2 4.1 100.0
Tunisia 29.7 64.4 5.9 100.0
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Total Fertility Rate (1970-2000)
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Age-Specific Fertility Rates, 1995-2000
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Total Fertility Rate (1970-2000)
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Life Expectancy at Birth (1970-2000)
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Consequences
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Education
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School Age Population (1980-2000)
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Arable Land
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Arable Land (1979-81 1997-99)
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Fresh Water
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... there are now about 1.2 billion people live
in areas lacking water in the world. By 2050, the
world population lacking water will be 2.4
billion.

The United Nations, 1996
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Fresh Water Resources in North Africa (1999-2025)
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Demographic Pressures in North Africa Causes and
Consequences