Question

based on the population pyramids for eu-27 (2019 solid, 2050 bordered), which trend is most likely by 2050? an increasing fertility rate and a decreasing elderly population stable fertility with a stable elderly population a declining fertility rate and an increasing elderly population rapid youth growth with reduced elderly population

Explanation:

The EU - 27 has trends of low fertility rates and an aging population. By 2050, we expect a declining fertility rate (as European countries generally have below - replacement - level fertility) and an increasing elderly population (due to longer life expectancy and low birth rates). The option "A declining fertility rate and an increasing elderly population" matches this demographic trend. Other options: "Stable fertility with a stable elderly population" is incorrect as fertility is not stable and elderly population is increasing; "Rapid youth growth with reduced elderly population" is wrong as youth growth is not rapid and elderly population is increasing; "An increasing fertility rate and a decreasing elderly population" is also incorrect as fertility rates in EU - 27 are not increasing and elderly population is not decreasing.

Answer:

A declining fertility rate and an increasing elderly population