JAMB Economics 2008 Question 45

Question 45

Population

The population of a country will decrease if

  1. A.the death rate exceeds the birth rate
  2. B.immigration is equal to emigration
  3. C.the birth rate exceeds the death rate
  4. D.there is rapid economic growth
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the death rate exceeds the birth rate)

Explanation

If more people die than are born (with no net migration), the population falls.