Millennials, GenZs say 'maybe later, baby': US birth rates hit 40-year low

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The general fertility rate in the US decreased by 3 per cent in 2023, dropping to 54.

According to the report, the decline in births has been observed across various age groups, with a notable drop among younger women.

Experts suggest that factors like financial uncertainties, career priorities, and shifting attitudes toward family planning have contributed to the decreasing birth rate.

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Topics: Declining birth rates Global fertility trends Fertility rate decline in the US Japan declining birth rate China birth rate 2023 European Union birth decline Cost of raising children US National Center for Health Statistics US fertility rate Immigration and population growth Economic impact on birth rates Societal norms and family planning Career priorities and birth rates Millennials and parenthood Fertility decline Birth rate in developed nations Demographic shifts Delayed motherhood US birth rate Gen Z family planning Financial uncertainty and parenthood

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Published On: 2025-03-18 @ 13:14:53 (8 hours ago)

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