Global Fertility Rates Plummet: A Warning for the Future

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Global fertility rates have dropped significantly over the past several decades, raising critical questions about the future of populations worldwide. In 1963, the average global fertility rate was around 5.3 children per woman. By 2021, this figure had decreased to approximately 2.3 children per woman, marking a staggering decline of about 3.0 children over roughly 58 years.

This dramatic shift is not merely a statistic; it reflects profound changes in societal dynamics that could reshape the world as we know it. The implications of declining fertility rates should be taken seriously as they signal potential challenges for economies, labor markets, and social structures.

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