WAEC Economics 1997 Question 19

Question 19

Population

Which of the following would not increase the population of a country?

  1. A.An increase in birth rate
  2. B.A decrease in death rate
  3. C.Better medical services
  4. D.Immigration
  5. E.Emigration
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Emigration)

Explanation

Emigration means people leaving the country, so it reduces population.