Immigration Impact on U.S. Population Growth

The United States' population growth in a single year was solely driven by immigration for the first time. The immigrant population reached a record high, representing 14.3% of the overall population. Immigrants and their children are projected to account for all future U.S. labor force growth. Tighter immigration restrictions may impact labor force data. Birth rates among American women are declining.

Ageing Population in London

London is ageing twice as quickly as the rest of England due to lower birth rates, demographic changes, and soaring house prices, making it increasingly difficult for young people to afford homes in the city.

China's Declining Marriage Rates and Demographic Crisis

China experienced a significant decline in marriage applications in 2024, leading to concerns about the country's demographic challenges. Despite a slight increase in birth rates, deaths still outnumbered births, contributing to an overall population decline. The demographic crisis is attributed to factors such as the One Child policy, rapid urbanization, and economic issues like youth unemployment.

Declining Marriages in China

Marriages in China decreased by a fifth last year, the largest drop on record, attributed to high costs of childcare and education, economic insecurity, and declining birth rates. Chinese government is concerned about its aging population and has implemented measures to encourage marriage and childbearing.

Controversial Transportation Funding Directive by Trump Administration

President Trump's transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, circulated a memo instructing prioritization of communities with high marriage and birth rates for transportation grants, along with prohibiting vaccine and mask mandates and immigration enforcement cooperation. This directive has been met with criticism from Democrats and transportation policy experts.

China's Pet Population vs. Birth Rates

Goldman Sachs predicts that by 2030, China's pet population will almost double that of young children due to declining birth rates and increasing preference for pets over starting families.

Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election

A Pew Research Center report shows significant differences in views between Biden and Trump supporters on cultural issues such as marriage, family, declining birth rates, and abortion.

Tokyo Futari Story - Initiative to Create Couples in Japan

Tokyo Futari Story is an initiative by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to create couples in a country where being alone is increasingly common due to declining marriage rates and birth rates. The initiative includes an online site and a dating app in development.

Initiative to Create Couples in Tokyo

Tokyo City Hall is launching an initiative called “Tokyo Futari Story” to help create couples in a country where being alone is increasingly common. They plan to launch a dating app later this year to address the declining marriage rates in Japan.

Pope Francis criticizes weapons and contraceptive industries for their impact on life

Pope Francis criticizes the weapons and contraceptive industries for destroying or preventing life in a speech at a conference on the demographic crisis in Italy and Europe. He emphasizes the importance of increasing birth rates and implementing policies in favor of families.

Decline in Birth Rates and Marriages in Germany

Germany is experiencing a decline in birth rates and marriages, but the population is still growing due to immigration and children of immigrants. Birth rates are at their lowest since 2013, while the number of marriages contracted has also decreased. Immigrant women play a significant role in the increase of births of third and subsequent children. Total fertility rate is at its lowest in history, and childlessness is increasing in the general population. German population continues to grow due to record net immigration.

Criticism of Politico article on far right's focus on increasing birth rates

Politico article criticizes far right for focusing on increasing birth rates and reversing social changes, sparking backlash from conservatives and leading to a debate on natalism and abortion.

Declining Birth Rates in China and Proposed Solutions

A member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee suggested lifting all restrictions on how many children families can have and extending equal recognition and benefits to single-parent children due to declining birth rates. Foreign analysts believe China is facing demographic decline and may not recover. The Chinese government has been accused of manipulating population statistics to project economic growth. The decline in birth rates is attributed to cultural bias against single parenthood and career concerns among women.