Why is Europe's population shrinking?
A.
The fertility rate is low
B.
Immigration levels are low
C.
People are migrating out of Europe
D.
The death rate is high
A. The fertility rate is low
This is the primary reason for Europe's shrinking population. The fertility rate in many European countries is well below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman, leading to a natural decline in population over time.