U.S. Population Growth and Projections

The U.S. population is expected to continue rising in the next three decades, but at a slower pace, mainly due to net immigration, declining fertility rates, and an aging population. This could have significant implications for the U.S. society and economy, especially concerning programs like Social Security.

Decline in Fertility Rates Among Women

Women globally are having fewer children by choice, not due to declining fertility rates. Experts attribute this trend to factors like increased education, access to contraception, and changing norms. Claims by Nicole Shanahan suggesting a decline in women's fertility due to environmental factors like electromagnetic pollution and pharmaceuticals are not supported by scientific evidence.

Global Population Decline Due to Plummeting Birth Rates

A Lancet study predicts that the world population will fall due to plummeting birth rates, potentially leading to a decrease in global population for the first time since the Black Death. The decline in fertility rates is a global trend with significant implications for society, the economy, and migration patterns.

Global Population Decline

A major study predicts that almost every country's population will be shrinking by the end of the century due to low fertility rates, with implications for global economy and societal reorganization.

Parental Benefits and Fertility Rates

The United States has expensive costs associated with having a child due to lack of federal paid parental leave and high childcare expenses. Other countries offer parents generous benefits to encourage childbirth. Mary Childs explores parental benefits in Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, Estonia, and Canada to find the best deal.