Question

Which one of the following countries has the highest birth rate ?

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Bangladesh
  3. India
  4. Pakistan

Answer:

Option A: Afghanistan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Afghanistan ”.

As of August 2024, Niger has the highest fertility rate in the world, at almost 7 children per woman. Niger also has the highest population growth rate in the world, at 3.8%.

Afghanistan has the highest fertility rate in Asia.

Overall: Niger > Chad > Congo > Somalia
In Asia: Afghanistan > Pakistan > Papua New Guinea