The global birth rate is less than half what it was in the 1960s. See where birth rates are highest and lowest.

The U.S. birth rate declined again in 2025 as births among teenagers kept falling, while rates for women 30 and older edged ...

“Global population growth may be more sensitive to environmental and societal pressures," Alessio Zaccone told Newsweek.

First, the bad news: Global fertility is falling fast. The aging populations of rich countries are relying on ever fewer workers to support their economy, dooming those younger generations to a future ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Birth rates among mothers in their 20s have declined, a new report from ...