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Time Series Forecasting of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Angola

Abstract

High period fertility and birth rates characterize Angola. In this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Angola. 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 Angola. The results of the study indicate that annual total fertility rates in Angola are likely to decline slightly over the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the Angolan government is encouraged to(1) create more demand for family planning services so as to prevent undesirable sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes among adolescent girls and young women, and (2) promote female education and women’s rights to curb child marriages and violation of women’s rights.

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. 240-243

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2021.508051

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