ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDD/2016/Technical Paper.3
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Inclusive development, Population dynamics & migration
Initiatives: Population & Housing Censuses
SDGs: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Keywords: Demographic analysis, Population, Population dynamics, Population trends, Age distribution, Case studies, Population distribution, Population growth, Population size, Statistical data
Demographic profile of the Arab region: Realizing the demographic dividend
January 2016
The paper provides a detailed overview of population dynamics and trends in the Arab region. Furthermore, it explains the concept of demographic dividend and timing of the window of opportunity. With a view to enable countries in the region to reap the benefits of the changing population structure, the window is calculated for each country. The last part of the paper presents four case studies of countries that benefitted from their demographic dividend.
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The paper provides a detailed overview of population dynamics and trends in the Arab region. Furthermore, it explains the concept of demographic dividend and timing of the window of opportunity. With a view to enable countries in the region to reap the benefits of the changing population structure, the window is calculated for each country. The last part of the paper presents four case studies of countries that benefitted from their demographic dividend.
