quietangler5 said:Russia hit a historic low in 1999 with a fertility rate of 1.16, yet by 2013, they were up to 1.71. How exactly do you account for that discrepancy?
Mexico actually maintains a positive natural growth rate. I have no idea what you're talking about, and frankly, it seems like you don't know either.
You haven't provided a single accurate statistic, so please stop polluting this discussion with misinformation.
Russia had a fertility rate of 1.23 in 1999, with a population of 147,267,000.
by 2011, the fertility was 1.51, while the population sat at 143,438,000.
It’s pretty fascinating how Russia managed to bump up those fertility numbers,
and whether these mathematical and statistical figures are even reliable enough to trust—or if we're looking at some kind of "Greece syndrome" situation—is a massive question...
but that really calls for a much deeper, more rigorous analysis than we can reasonably do here, which would just be a waste of time...
MexicoPopulation growth rate:
-0.49% (2014 est.)
world ranking: 223
Birth rate:
10.59 births per 1,000 people (2014 est.)
world ranking: 182
Death rate:
9.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2014 est.)
Mexico ranks 223rd globally when you look at negative population decline rates,
meaning there are still 10 countries worse off, sitting down at 233...
The numbers I've laid out right here are exact, pulled directly from legitimate, professional institutions.
Whatever random figures you're throwing around certainly aren't accurate. I could show you exactly which ones they are, and if you actually bother to compare them, you'll see for yourself.
Real, solid data is what supports a meaningful topic and invites serious debate and deep analysis, rather than just this mindless guessing...