Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa. Which of the…
Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa. Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population of declining population?
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 5
2 and 4 only
3 and 5 only
Solution
Italy, Japan and South Korea are repeatedly in the news for record-low fertility rates and rapidly ageing/declining populations. Nigeria and South Africa, by contrast, have relatively young and growing populations.