In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low of less than 1.6 kids per woman. This decline has been ongoing for nearly two decades due to women delaying childbirth or choosing not to have children. The rate aligns with those in western European countries. While the Trump administration sought to address falling birth rates through initiatives like executive orders for in vitro fertilization, experts assert that the U.S. population continues to grow. Factors like later marriages and concerns about financial stability contribute to decreasing birth rates.
The U.S. total fertility rate fell to an all-time low of less than 1.6 kids per woman in 2024, a statistic indicating ongoing societal changes.
Birth rates have generally declined across most age groups, reflecting changing societal values where people are marrying later and prioritizing financial stability.
Collection
[
|
...
]