English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English #452 | The World’s Shrinking Population
Mar 7, 2024
Explore the global trend of shrinking populations and its implications. Delve into factors influencing declining birth rates, including gender equality and economic considerations. Learn about national strategies to counter population decline and challenges in incentivising more childbirth. Dive into the correlation between desired family size and national fertility rates, discussing economic consequences and societal impacts.
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Global Population Set To Peak Then Decline
- Global population has always grown year-to-year but is projected to start declining around 2100.
- Demographers link this shift mainly to falling fertility rates below replacement level.
Replacement Rate Explains Population Stability
- The replacement rate is about 2.1 children per woman and global fertility fell from 5.3 in 1963 to 2.3 in 2021.
- Many countries already fall well below replacement, causing uneven demographic futures.
Development Correlates With Fewer Babies
- Economic development strongly correlates with lower fertility rates across countries.
- Exceptions exist, showing development isn't the sole determinant of family size.