Describe the population growth trend in sub-Saharan Africa, and explain why this is occurring.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Africa’s population growth is one of its biggest developmental challenges. Africa’s population is growing twice as fast as Asia’s and Latin America’s. The fertility rates in Africa are very high. This means that women typically have as many as 6 children. The population today is about 770 million, but its expected to reach 2 billion by 2050.