The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, falling by 1% from 2023, according to federal data released last week. The ...

A low birth rate has negative implications for national viability – not only does it jeopardize pension systems such as Social Security, but it’s also a drag on the economy.

The Harvard economic historian finds that differences in fertility rates in rich countries reflect the persistence of ...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, sparks debate. He says overpopulation worries are false. Musk believes declining birth ...

America’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level ever, with the CDC reporting fewer than 1.6 children per woman in 2024.

Russia's population faces its worst decline in centuries with birth rates plummeting to historic lows. The government responds with controversial campaigns targeting young women.

China’s birth rate is falling below replacement levels, raising questions over the economic future of the Asian giant.

The CDC found the US birth rate fell by 4% in 2020. It could usher in a new era of change for the economy, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S.

The birth rate in the U.S. dropped to a record low in 2024 with fewer than 1.6 children per woman, newly-released federal data shows. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the Chicago area as severe ...