New data from the Centers for Disease Control says that the birth rate in the United States has declined by 22 percent since 2007.
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Between 2007 and 2022, the birth rate has dropped, and states have also reported a slower decline than others. Demographic strategist Bradley Schurman told Fox News Digital that the birth rate of the U.S. and other developed nations has dropped below the replacement rate in recent years. “Today, three-quarters of U.S. counties and half of the states have deaths outpacing births,” he explained.
Other factors that have been reportedly affected by the low birth rate are declining and delayed marriage rates in the country. “Income is coming later and later in life. The result is these milestones get delayed. You buy a house later; you get married later, and you have a certain amount of savings later. All these things come later, and the problems come later, but the ability to have a child is a kind of biological constraint. So by the time people feel ready to handle having children, it’s sometimes too late,” said Institute for Family senior fellow Brad Wilcox.
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Fox News also reported that the U.S. population is expected to continue declining in a few years. However, the population may grow steadily between 2023 and 2053 due to an increase in immigration, and the population shift will have significant effects on the economy.
Overall, the effects of a declining birth rate are significant and should be carefully considered by policymakers and businesses as they prepare for the future.
Here are some specific examples of the effects of a declining birth rate:
In Japan, the declining birth rate has led to a labor shortage and a shrinking tax base. This has made it difficult for the government to maintain social welfare programs and has contributed to the country’s economic stagnation.
In China, the one-child policy led to a rapid decline in the birth rate. This has created a gender imbalance, as more boys were born than girls due to the preference for male children. It has also led to an aging population, which is putting a strain on the country’s social security system.
