Consider the following statements regarding the World Population Prospects 2024 report:
- The global fertility rate has decreased since 1990, with more than half of all countries experiencing fertility below the replacement level.
- The report projects that India's population will peak in 2054 and then start to decline.
- The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) is responsible for preparing and releasing this report.
- Increased longevity and reduced mortality rates are projected to lead to an average life expectancy of around 77.4 years globally by 2054.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The report indicates a decline in the global fertility rate since 1990, with many countries falling below the replacement level.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While the report does project India's population to peak in 2054, it doesn't necessarily predict a decline afterward. It's possible for the population to stabilize at a high level.
Statement 3 is correct. UNDESA is the UN body responsible for producing the World Population Prospects reports.
Statement 4 is correct. The report does project an increase in average global life expectancy due to reduced mortality rates.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The report indicates a decline in the global fertility rate since 1990, with many countries falling below the replacement level.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While the report does project India's population to peak in 2054, it doesn't necessarily predict a decline afterward. It's possible for the population to stabilize at a high level.
Statement 3 is correct. UNDESA is the UN body responsible for producing the World Population Prospects reports.
Statement 4 is correct. The report does project an increase in average global life expectancy due to reduced mortality rates.