Which of the following is true of the total fertility rate (TFR)?

A. TFRs are lower in the least developed nations than in developed nations.
B. TFRs below 1.8 mean that a country's population is increasing and getting younger.
C. TFRs below 2.1 mean that a country's population is decreasing and getting older.
D. High TFRs indicate increased difficulty in supporting the older population.
E. The higher the TFRs, the greater the stability of a population.


Answer: C

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