In the U.S. this year, the fertility rate is an estimated 1.84. Low fertility rates are a reality in many developed countries, reflecting the increasing choices available to women. In some countries with low fertility rates, population is already shrinking. (https://www.theguardian.com/…)In many developed countries, including the U.S., rising immigration is offsetting falling fertility and keeping populations stable or even rising. But there's a strong political backlash against immigration everywhere and most developed countries are trying to slow or stop it.

Source: The Guardian October 11, 2023 12:03 UTC