Global Fertility Trends: 'Baby Boom' Predicted in Low-Income Nations by 2100

• 21 Mar 2024

Study reveals declining fertility rates worldwide, with most births expected in low-income countries.

Key Points

• Fertility Trends: Majority of Countries to Have Rates Below Population Replacement Levels by 2050
• Live Births Distribution: Over Three-Quarters Expected in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries by 2100
• Global Decline: Average Fertility Rate Drops from 5 Children in 1950 to 2.2 in 2021
• Population Replacement: 54% of Countries Already Below Replacement Level by 2021
• Challenges Ahead: Countries with Extremely Low Fertility Rates Face Workforce Dwindling Concerns
• Resource Challenges: Low-Income Countries Grappling with Rapid Population Growth Amidst Strained Resources
• Gender Equality Impact: Opportunities for Women Reflect in Declining Fertility Rates, Urgent Need for Contraception Access
• Immigration Dependency: Shifting Population Dynamics May Necessitate Open Immigration Policies for Economic Growth
• Data Limitations: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Fertility Trends Not Fully Captured in Predictions