Which of the following conclusions can be most reasonably drawn from the simultaneous decline in fertility rates and population growth rates since the 1990s?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: The pace of population growth is slowing, though total population may continue to increase for several decades.
Declining fertility and lower population growth rates indicate a slowing pace of growth. However, because of population momentum, total population may continue to rise even when fertility levels are falling.