The Dominican Republic is a developing country in the early expansion phase of its demographic transition. This means that their birth rate (CBR) is constant, their death rate (CDR) is decreasing exponentially, and their rate of natural increase (RNI) is growing. All these values correspond respectively to the number of births per 1000, the number of deaths per 1000 and the population growth or (CBR – CDR), greater than zero, which respectively indicates the growth of the population on an annual basis. These Dominican Republic values and more are shown below in comparison to world average values. Indicator World average population of the Dominican Republic (mid-2013) 10.3 million 7,137 million Projected population (mid-2050) 13.1 million 9,727 million Population 2050 as a multiple of 2013 1.3 1.4 Natural increase rate: RNI 1.6 % 1.2% Crude birth rate: CBR (births per 1,000 inhabitants) 22 20 Total fertility rate: TFR 2.6 % 2.5% Crude mortality rate: CDR (deaths per 1,000 inhabitants) 6 8 Percentage of population (15 -49) with HIV/AIDS 1995: 0.9%2011/2013: 0.7% 1995: 1.0%2011/2013: 0.8%Infant mortality rate: IMR (deaths per person <1 year of age per 1,000 live births) 27 40% Life Expectancy at birth (both sexes, in years) 73 70 Young people's dependency rate: YDR 49.2 % 39.4 % Older people's dependency rate: EDR 9.52 % 12.1% Urban percentage 67% 52% These values define the state in which the Dominican Republic is currently located. As an “early expansion” country, the population will continue to grow annually at a rate of 1.6%, as expected by 2050. All of these indicators say something crucial about the Dominican Republic itself and in relation to the world, except some key indicators are crucial. Indicators such as the percentage of the population (15-49 years) affected by HIV... at the center of the document... are at the same level. If the Dominican Republic wants to continue growing as it is doing, the government must fund health care much more than it does now. Increasing healthcare and health knowledge are crucial to maintaining an effectively functioning society of people, both mentally and physically. In conclusion, the Dominican Republic is far ahead of its counterparts. As long as the above-mentioned policy is adopted, this growth will continue rapidly. Health care is essential for a country to continue to advance. The more the population can work effectively and healthily, the faster economic progress will advance. Politicians are busy deciding what to do with the country to maintain proper order, both fiscally and politically. If these two things are taken care of, the Dominican Republic will continue to prosper as a country.
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