Why Is the Dtm Useful

Using the Demographic Transition Model, demographers can better understand a country’s current population growth based on its placement within one of five stages and then pass on that data to be used for addressing economic and social policies within a country and across nations.

Why is the DTM important?

The demographic transition model shows population change over time. It studies how birth rate and death rate affect the total population of a country. It shows marked differences between LEDCs and MEDCs.

Is the demographic transition model valid today?

The extent to which it applies to less-developed societies today remains to be seen. Many countries such as China, Brazil and Thailand have passed through the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) very quickly due to fast social and economic change.