Even according to the lowest United Nations estimates, the globe will have two billion more people living on it by the year 2050. After that, the population may actually shrink because, while life expectancy may continue to rise, the average number of children each woman gives birth to is poised to drop below 2.1. What demographic variable might make the global population drop?

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The average number of children each woman gives birth to, also known as fertility rates, is a key demographic variable that influences population growth or decline. As the fertility rate drops below 2.1, the population is likely to decrease over time. The other options (A, C, D, and E) do not directly relate to demographic variables that affect population growth or decline.

Even According to the Lowest United Nations Estimates, the Globe