Which Asian Country is characterised by negative population growth?

Which Asian Country is characterised by negative population growth?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sri Lanka” option2=”Indonesia” option3=”Japan” option4=”Bangladesh” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
Japan is characterised by negative population growth due to a combination of low birth rates and an aging population.
Negative population growth occurs when the number of deaths exceeds the number of births over a period.
Many developed countries, particularly in East Asia and Europe, are facing issues related to declining birth rates and negative or slow population growth. Among the options provided, Japan is the most prominent example in Asia.