Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?

Italy, Japan and South Korea are routinely highlighted in international media for their extremely low fertility rates, rapidly ageing populations and declining/stagnant populations. South Korea in fact has the lowest total fertility rate in the world. Nigeria and South Africa, in contrast, have relatively young and growing populations with comparatively higher birth rates. Hence countries 1, 2 and 4 fit the description.