Question

If a country’s total fertility rate (TFR) is measured at 4.0, what does this measurement most likely indicate about the future of the country’s population?

A.

The population likely is declining rapidly.
B.

The population likely is declining slowly.
C.

The population likely is staying constant.
D.

The population likely is growing.

Answer 1

If a country's total fertility rate is at 4.0 this would tell use that the population will likely grow in the future years to come - D.

A total fertility rate which is above 1.0 usually indicated that there are around 4 children being born per family which is quite a lot for a country.