The given line graph illustrates the trends in birth and death rates in New Zealand over a 200-year period from 1901 to 2101.
Overall, the birth rate increases significantly until the 1960s, after which it gradually declines. In contrast, the death rate fluctuates at first, then is projected to rise steadily before experiencing a slight fall at the end of the period.
At the beginning of the period, the birth rate stood at around 20 per 1,000 people. It then rose sharply and reached a peak of nearly 70 in the 1960s. After this point, the figure dropped to about 50 in the 1980s and continued to decline gradually. By 2101, the birth rate is expected to fall to around 15 and then remain relatively stable.
As for the death rate, it fluctuated between 10 and 30 during the first century. It is then predicted to rise considerably, reaching almost 60 in 2061. Despite this dramatic increase, the rate is expected to fall slightly to just below 60 by the end of the period.
