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New York state's population could drop by 2 million people come 2050, shocking study finds

New York's population could decline by over 2 million by 2050 due to lower birth rates and an aging population.

Fertility rate for England and Wales plummets to lowest level since 1930s

The fertility rate in England and Wales has hit a record low of 1.44 children per woman, influencing demographic trends.

Do you want kids? It's finally OK to simply say no

The UK is experiencing a demographic shift with more deaths than births, sparking concern about potential population collapse.

Choosing to be child-free in an apocalyptic' South Asia

More young South Asians are opting not to have children, reflecting a shift in societal values and personal choice amid declining birth rates.

Why the pronatalist movement is inherently misguided

Policymakers are implementing pronatalist measures globally to increase birth rates, although low or high birth rates themselves may not be the core issue.

New York state's population could drop by 2 million people come 2050, shocking study finds

New York's population could decline by over 2 million by 2050 due to lower birth rates and an aging population.

Fertility rate for England and Wales plummets to lowest level since 1930s

The fertility rate in England and Wales has hit a record low of 1.44 children per woman, influencing demographic trends.

Do you want kids? It's finally OK to simply say no

The UK is experiencing a demographic shift with more deaths than births, sparking concern about potential population collapse.

Choosing to be child-free in an apocalyptic' South Asia

More young South Asians are opting not to have children, reflecting a shift in societal values and personal choice amid declining birth rates.

Why the pronatalist movement is inherently misguided

Policymakers are implementing pronatalist measures globally to increase birth rates, although low or high birth rates themselves may not be the core issue.
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Meet the Countries That Are Running Out of Adults

The world is facing a crisis of depopulation, primarily driven by declining birth rates in wealthier nations.
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U.S. fertility rates tumbling. Some women, however, give birth to five, or more. Why? - Harvard Gazette

Catherine Pakaluk's book explores the rise of large families amid declining global birth rates.

We're only having one kid - I don't have enough 'room to love another child'

Alexandra Garrett expresses her decision to only have one child due to health concerns and an emotional bond she feels with her daughter.

U.S. fertility rates tumbling. Some women, however, give birth to five, or more. Why? - Harvard Gazette

Catherine Pakaluk's book explores the rise of large families amid declining global birth rates.

We're only having one kid - I don't have enough 'room to love another child'

Alexandra Garrett expresses her decision to only have one child due to health concerns and an emotional bond she feels with her daughter.
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Elon Musk is secretly buying properties reportedly so his children and their mothers can all live together

Elon Musk's real estate purchases demonstrate a desire to create a family compound for personal and existential reasons.

Why the conservative push to increase the birth rate looks doomed

Decreasing birth rates pose significant future economic challenges, including labor shortages and the care of an aging population.
#population-decline

The world is running out of children as birthrates are collapsing across the globe

Global birth rates are collapsing, indicating a demographic crisis that could lead to more deaths than births in several countries.

Elon Musk and others urging people to have more kids are calling for a Ponzi scheme, experts say

Pronatalism highlights concerns over declining birth rates, but experts argue it may not be the best solution for economic and social challenges.

COMPARE: Where in Europe now has the lowest birth rate?

Birth rates in Europe dropped significantly since the 1960s, with only 3.88 million babies born in 2022. France had the highest birth rate in 2022 at 1.79 live births per woman.

The world is running out of children as birthrates are collapsing across the globe

Global birth rates are collapsing, indicating a demographic crisis that could lead to more deaths than births in several countries.

Elon Musk and others urging people to have more kids are calling for a Ponzi scheme, experts say

Pronatalism highlights concerns over declining birth rates, but experts argue it may not be the best solution for economic and social challenges.

COMPARE: Where in Europe now has the lowest birth rate?

Birth rates in Europe dropped significantly since the 1960s, with only 3.88 million babies born in 2022. France had the highest birth rate in 2022 at 1.79 live births per woman.
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Sweden reports lowest population growth since turn of millennium

In 2024, Sweden's population growth is at its lowest in years due to high emigration rates, despite declining birth rates.

Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids?

Macron calls for 'demographic rearmament' to address declining birth rates in France.
France's efforts to boost population growth face challenges despite existing family-friendly policies.

Sweden reports lowest population growth since turn of millennium

In 2024, Sweden's population growth is at its lowest in years due to high emigration rates, despite declining birth rates.

Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids?

Macron calls for 'demographic rearmament' to address declining birth rates in France.
France's efforts to boost population growth face challenges despite existing family-friendly policies.
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The Real Reason People Aren't Having Kids

Government subsidies and family policies may not be the solution to low birth rates.

Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust

Rural hospitals in the US face closures due to declining birth rates, affecting access to prenatal care and birthing services.

Fellas, if you want there to be more babies, be a dad. A dad in the home | Van Badham

Australia's treasurer emphasizes the importance of higher birth rates for economic sustainability.

Why So Many Women Are Waiting Longer to Have Kids

The average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. has increased significantly over the decades.
There is a noticeable trend of women having children later in life, with a rise in birth rates among older age groups.

Opinion | The Varieties of Anti-Natalism and the Roots of a Demographic Crisis

The Nordic countries, once seen as a pronatalist success story for their higher fertility rates and progressive policies, are now experiencing a sudden collapse in birth rates.
Despite the strong welfare-state supports for childrearing, countries like Finland have seen their birth rates fall nearly a third since 2010, similar to the lows seen in Italy.

Closing neonatal unit 'would have devastating impact on women'

The number of neonatal units in North London could be reduced from five to four due to declining birth rates.
Hospital bosses are considering shutting down maternity and neonatal services at the Royal Free Hospital.

US cities having the most - and least - sex. Where does yours rank?

Americans in the Midwest, particularly Indianapolis, are experiencing a baby boom despite national birth rate declines.
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