Consider the following countries 1 Italy 2 Japan 3 Nigeria 4 South Korea 5 South Africa Which of the...........

Geography Population Issues

Consider the following countries:

1. Italy

2. Japan

3. Nigeria

4. South Korea

5. South Africa

Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?

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UPSC CSP GS Previous Year Paper 2024

1, 2 and 4

1,3 and 5

2 and 4 only

3 and 5 only

1, 2 and 4.

Countries like Italy, Japan, and South Korea are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates and ageing populations.
These countries have faced a decline in fertility rates for several decades, leading to a shrinking workforce and an increasing burden on social security systems.