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Birth rates are declining in most of the world—here's why it really matters
- June 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Birth rates have been declining worldwide since the peak of the post-Second World War baby boom. Birth rates have now reached below replacement in most of the world, including Australia. Put simply, populations on average aren't replacing themselves.
Originally published at Phys.org