Falling fertility rates: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born

Falling fertility rates: ‘Jaw-dropping’ global crash in children being born

Thursday, July 16th, 2020

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Falling fertility rates mean nearly every country could have shrinking populations by the end of the century, a new study has found.

And 23 nations – including Spain and Japan – are expected to see their populations halve by 2100.

Countries will also age dramatically, with as many people turning 80 as there are being born. Read more

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