What demographic challenge is a nation likely to experience if its birth rate declines significantly while the death rate stays constant?

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A decrease in the quality of lifeA population with a larger proportion of young peopleAn increase in the elderly populationA rise in the total population

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When the birth rate drops sharply but the death rate remains steady, the proportion of older individuals in the population grows, leading to an ageing population. This contrasts with a youthful population, which occurs when birth rates are high.

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What demographic challenge is a nation likely to experience if its birth rate declines significantly while the death rate stays constant?

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