Look at the data above. Provide an explanation for Europe’s projected population decrease by the year 2050.

Answer:

Europe’s population is projected to decrease because it has a low percentage of children under age 15 (16%) and a relatively high percentage of people age 65 and older (16%). Low birth rates mean fewer young people are replacing the aging population, while the high life expectancy of 75 years allows people to live longer. Therefore, Europe’s population is expected to fall from about 736 million to 685 million by 2050.