Optimum population

Optimumpopulation

An optimum population is one where the size of the population is able to make full utilisation of the resources available in the country giving the best standard of living for everyone in the country

overpopulation

An overpopulated country is one where the population is too large that there isnt enough resources to provide everyone with a good standard of living

underpopulation

An underpopulated country is one where the population is unable to make efficient use of the resources available

Causes of overpopulation

High birth rates Low mortality rates Better healthcare Clean water and food

Causes of underpopulation

War Pandemics people leaving the country women focusing on careers Increased use of contraception having children is expensive low fertility rate

Consequences of under population

less people paying taxes so higher taxes less workers for businesses waste of resources fewer customers for goods and services lower levels of exports which affects the wealth if the area

Consequences of over population

levels of pollution higher unemployment Food and water shortage Higher crime rates pressure on services such as hospitals Higher cost of living