Projection of Total Fertility Rate in Belize

Abstract

In this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Belize. The employed annual data covers the period 1960-2018 and the out-of-sample period ranges over the period 2019-2030. The residuals and forecast evaluation criteria (Error, MSE and MAE) of the applied model indicate that the model is stable in forecasting TFR in Belize. The results of the study indicate that annual total fertility rates in Belize are likely to be around 2 births per woman over the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the government is encouraged to continue with its current population control policy.

Country : Zimbabwe

1 Dr. Smartson. P. NYONI2 Tatenda. A. CHIHOHO3 Thabani NYONI

  1. ZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
  2. Independent Health Economist, Zimbabwe
  3. SAGIT Innovation Center, Harare, Zimbabwe

IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 199-202

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2021.508041

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