Pre-industrial Stage

Definition

The pre-industrial stage is characterized by high birth rates and high death rates, resulting in slow population growth. It typically occurs when societies rely on subsistence agriculture as their primary means of survival.

Related terms

Subsistence Agriculture: A farming practice where farmers produce only enough food to meet their own needs and those of their immediate family.

Malthusian Theory: The theory that population growth will outpace the availability of resources, leading to social and environmental problems.

Life Expectancy: The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.