World Population Prospects 2002: Analytical Report (Population Studies)

This analytical report is the final part of a three-volume set. It is a detailed analysis of the results of the World Population Prospects 2002, which is the most current revision of the official United Nations population estimates and projections. This revision breaks new ground in terms of the assumptions made on future human fertility and the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Also included are numerous tables accompanied by analysis, highlighting demographic and age-sex distribution trends.