General Knowledge · Demographics and Population Studies
If the total fertility rate in a country falls below 2.1 (the replacement level fertility), what is the long-term demographic outcome assuming no significant net migration?
- 1Proportion of elderly people will decrease in the long run.
- 2Proportion of young people will increase at a faster rate.
- 3Total population will eventually decline.✓
- 4Infant mortality rate will increase significantly.
Correct answer
Total population will eventually decline.
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