The effect of emigration on a country’s population is?

A. decrease in the population
B. decrease in job opportunities
C. increase in population
D. increase in dependency ratio

Correct Answer:

Option A – decrease in the population

Explanation

Emigration is the act of leaving one’s own country to settle permanently in another. The effect on the emigrating country is a reduction in the population and labour force and an increase in the population of the new country of residence