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, a rate of 53 births per 1,000 women of reproductive age. This decline has potential consequences for the economy, with experts citing factors such as women waiting longer to have children and concerns about climate change and financial security.
The US fertility rate has reached 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 women 30 and older but declining among those younger than 30. Experts cite factors such as better reproductive control, later marriage, and concerns about climate change and financial security. A lower fertility rate could eventually drag on economic growth.
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