World Population Profile 1996

Presents population estimates & projections for all the countries & regions of the world. Includes information on population composition, population growth, fertility, mortality, & use of contraception. A special section focuses on adolescent fertility in the developing world. Data in the report include summary demographic information for the world, major regions, & all countries & territories with a population of at least 5,000 in 1996. This year's report covers 227 countries & territories. Countries & territories are classified by development status according to categories used by the United Nations. Charts & tables.McDevitt, Thomas M. is the author of 'World Population Profile 1996', published 1999 under ISBN 9780788182655 and ISBN 078818265X.