Question

10.61 deaths/1,000 pop. 20.26 deaths/1,000 pop. life expectancy at birth: 80.2 years life expectancy at birth: 52.6 years median age: 43.3 years median age: 15.2 years total population: 58,126,212 68% urban total population: 15,306,252 16% urban which of the following statements is true, based on the data in the chart above? a. niger has twice as many births as deaths per 1,000 people, but the life expectancy is only 52.6, resulting in a young median age. b. nigers life expectancy is only 52.6 years; therefore, the country must have a young median age. c. niger has more deaths than births per 1,000 people, resulting in a young median age. d. only 16% of nigers population lives in urban areas, limiting access to quality healthcare.

Explanation:

• Option A: There is no data about births in the chart, so this option is incorrect.
• Option B: A lower life expectancy often means a younger population (as people don't live as long, so there are more younger people relative to older ones), which can lead to a young median age. This option is correct.
• Option C: There is no data about births in the chart, so this option is incorrect.
• Option D: The chart does not provide information about how urban - rural population distribution affects access to quality healthcare.

Answer:

B. Niger’s life expectancy is only 52.6 years; therefore, the country must have a young median age.