There is no consensus on why fertility rates are plunging worldwide, in both rich and poor countries alike. Theories of modernization, with advancements in health, women’s status, and economic ...

The fertility decline in the U.S. and around the world has prompted growing concern. Much of the focus has been on societal-level economic problems that could result from sub-replacement fertility.

Several current policies make being a parent harder than it needs to be, which could depress fertility, and are thus ripe for reform. Fertility is declining around the world and is now below the level ...

Global fertility rates are collapsing. Faster than many experts predicted even a few years ago, and faster, I believe, than many realize today. The most cited and trusted source for global fertility ...

97% of countries will fall below replacement level fertility rates by the end of the century, according to a new study. Shrinking fertility rates pose economic challenges of workforces shrinking and ...

And by 2100, almost all countries (97%) are expected to have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, the same report concludes. This trend will not happen everywhere all ...

Advocates and policymakers have for years argued that extending family benefits — such as paid leave, job guarantees, and cash payouts for new babies — could help reverse the steep declines in ...

In the eastern hemisphere, Japan faces a similar problem. Japan’s fertility rate hit an all-time low of approximately 1.3 children per woman in 2005. Acknowledging the demographic and economic crisis ...

Birthrates in India have been falling consistently for 60 years. But even if they were to stop falling magically right now and hit a plateau, India’s population would be shrinking 60 years from now.