Birth Rate
In recent years, there has been a significant decrease in the birth rate in many countries, with a large number falling below the population replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman. According to ourworldindata.org and data.worldbank.org the average birth rate per woman is now at 2.3 across the entire world, with the birth rate often being higher in underdeveloped countries than developed countries! The reasons for this decrease are complex, but some of the main factors include a rise in the number of women who choose not to have children, a trend towards smaller family sizes, and an increase in the age at which women have their first child. This decline in the birth rate has significant implications for many aspects of society, such as healthcare, the economy, and job markets. In this blog post, we will explore some of these in more detail. One of the most significant impacts of a declining birth rate is on healthcare systems. As the population ages and there are fewer young peopl