population surplus
[/ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən ˈsɜːrpləs/]
nounpl: population surpluses
excedente populacional
1. The excess of population in a given area beyond what the available resources can sustainably support
The rapid urbanization led to a population surplus in major cities, straining infrastructure and services.
A rápida urbanização resultou em um excedente populacional nas grandes cidades, sobrecarregando a infraestrutura e os serviços.
2. A demographic situation where birth rates exceed death rates and outmigration, resulting in population growth exceeding economic capacity
Developing nations often face population surplus challenges that impact economic development.
Nações em desenvolvimento frequentemente enfrentam desafios de excedente populacional que impactam o desenvolvimento econômico.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions of rapid urbanization in Brazil and other Latin American countries, where migration from rural areas to cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro has created significant infrastructure challenges. The concept is central to debates about sustainability, urban planning, and resource allocation in developing nations.
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