🚨🇺🇸POPULATION COLLAPSE IS A MASSIVE GLOBAL PROBLEM
I think the world is going to wake up to that problem; it's impacting the U.S, impacting Europe, impacting Asia, and even as you mentioned, Kenya.
Even Africa is starting to head down that path, and of course, Latin America.… t.co/LhG9dRkyOU pic.twitter.com/WAPiRZtg6c
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 3, 2024
The alarm over population decline is becoming impossible to ignore. Across the globe, countries are grappling with shrinking birth rates and rapidly aging populations, a trend spreading across Europe, Asia, and even emerging in parts of Africa and Latin America. Japan and China stand as stark examples of nations already caught in the grips of this crisis. As the global population continues to age, the burden on the working-age demographic grows heavier, straining economies and welfare systems. This looming demographic crisis threatens to reshape societies in ways that few are prepared to confront.
Projections paint an even grimmer picture. Experts suggest that by mid-century, the world’s population may peak before plummeting to around 6 billion by 2100. The “jaw-dropping” collapse in fertility rates is not just a regional issue; nearly every country could face a population decline by century’s end. This unprecedented global shift could have devastating effects on labor markets, economic growth, and social structures. In countries like China, Germany, Japan, and Russia, where populations are expected to drop by 14% over the next 30 years, the implications for future generations are already being felt.
History offers chilling parallels. Population decline has played a role in the fall of great civilizations like the Roman Empire, but never on a global scale like what we’re witnessing today. Efforts to reverse the trend, such as financial incentives and improved childcare support, have failed to make a meaningful impact in many countries. The ramifications of this global demographic shift are profound, and the world must confront the harsh realities of a future where populations shrink, economies falter, and the social fabric begins to unravel.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/population-decline-will-change-the-world-for-the-better/
www.bbc.com/news/health-53409521