A population has reached zero population growth (ZPG) when, on average, there is/are children born to each woman.

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ZPG occurs when the number of births is equal to the number of deaths in a population. In order for this to happen, each woman would need to have an average of 2.1 children (slightly above 2 due to factors such as infant mortality rates and individuals who do not have children). Therefore, the answer is choice C, 2.1.

A Population Has Reached Zero Population Growth (ZPG) When, on Average