Total human population growth has continued to increase in recent years, but some countries around the globe are actually decrea
sing in population. According to the United Nations, for example, the population of the country of Italy is expected to decline from over 57 million in 2003 to about 55 milllion in 2020. Which of these is probably the BEST reason for this predicted decline in the size of Italy's population? A) Many of the younger married couples in Italy are deciding to have less children.
B) Widespread famine caused by falling food production will result in a smaller population.
C) Italy is experiencing a massive emigration as people move away in search of jobs and better living conditions.
D) Increasing rates of disease and illness have caused more deaths to occur, which will result in a declining population.
The correct option is A) Many of the younger married couples in Italy are deciding to have less children.
Explanation:
As we know the birth rate of a country should be equal to the death rate of the country in order to maintain a stable economy. In the past, people were not concerned about the rising population and hence did not look upon child birth rate. But nowadays, the younger population is more concerned about the rising population and hence tends to take more steps to control the population.
