US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025
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The US fertility rate has dropped to a record low in 2025, with about 3.6 million babies born, representing 53 births per 1,000 women of reproductive age. This decline has potential consequences for the economy, but experts emphasize the need to understand the reasons behind it before attempting to change it.
The US fertility rate has hit a record low. About 3.6 million babies were born in 2025. The birth rate is down 1% from 2024 and 20% lower than two decades ago. Women are waiting longer to have children, with birth rates increasing among those 30 and older but declining among those under 30. This shift is part of a larger social change, with women having better control over their reproductive lives and delaying milestones like marriage and pregnancy.
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