Globally,the replacement fertility rate is ______.

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The replacement fertility rate is the number of children per woman needed to maintain a stable population. This rate is estimated to be 2.1 globally, meaning that each woman needs to have an average of 2.1 children to replace herself and the father of her children in the population. Any rate below 2.1 would lead to a declining population, while any rate above 2.1 would lead to a growing population. Option A (1) and E (0) are both incorrect, as they suggest a declining population, while option D (3) suggests a growing population. Option B (2) is incorrect, as it is not the replacement fertility rate but rather the population growth rate.

Globally,the Replacement Fertility Rate Is ______