More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

Recent data from the CDC highlights a significant shift in U.S. birth trends, showing a historic decrease in teen pregnancies, with women over 40 now having more babies than teens. From 1990 to 2023, the birth rate for those under 20 dropped by 73%. While younger women are having fewer births, women aged 30 and older have seen increases, particularly those aged 35 to 39 with a 90% rise. This shift suggests that many are postponing parenthood, impacting overall fertility rates in the nation.

The magnitude of the decrease in birth rates among females younger than 30 was greater than the magnitude of the increase in rates among women 30 and older, resulting in declining overall fertility rates.

The decline in fertility rates over the past few decades results from declining rates among females younger than 30, coupled with smaller increases in rates among older women.

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