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Characteristics of a Developing Country

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Characteristics of a Developing Country IGCSE Economics

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Characteristics of developing economies — quick explainer

Demography & health

Low life expectancy.
High infant mortality rate.
Low level of health care.

Education

Low level of education.

Income & savings

Low income per head.
Low level of savings.

Investment & infrastructure

Low level of capital investment.
Poor infrastructure.
Poor housing and sanitation.

Labour & sector structure

High proportion of workers in the primary sector.

Population growth

High rate of population growth.

How it all connects

Limited health, education and investment relate to low income and a focus on the primary sector.
Population growth adds pressure on services and infrastructure.

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