Which of the following statements best describes population growth in sub-Saharan Africa?

Question

A.
Populations are shrinking due to poor health care and high rates of disease.
B.
Populations are staying about the same, as the number of people moving from Africa offsets growth due to childbirth.
C.
Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising, but growth rates are slower than the world average.
D.
Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising quickly, as fertility rates are among the highest in the world.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes population growth in sub-Saharan Africa is:

D. Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising quickly, as fertility rates are among the highest in the world.

Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the highest fertility rates globally, contributing to substantial population growth in the region.