New data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows fertility and birth rates continue to fall across the U.S., while cesarean section procedures increased and preterm birth ...

As the number of women of childbearing age declines in Germany, birth rates are projected to continue falling. The German ...

Title X funding appears to be shifting away from contraception. Experts say that's unlikely to change fertility rates.

Edited by: Srinivas Mazumdaru Germany's birth rate fell to its lowest post-World War II level in 2025. According to ...

Germany's birth rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1946, official data showed Tuesday, as the country struggles with ...

You may have come across the idea that more boys are born after a war. Is the 'returning soldier effect' real?

People considering having children told Seven Days they think hard about financial implications — and the state of the world.

Finland's birth rate rose slightly last year compared to 2024's record low. In 2025, women's total fertility rate rose to ...

New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s not clear why it’s ...

With few exceptions, birth rates are falling worldwide. What does this mean? Put simply, the fertility rate describes the ...

U.S. births fell 1% in 2025 to about 3.6 million, while Europe's fertility rates remain well below replacement levels.

Elon Musk has stirred up fresh debate after making a blunt comment about Australia’s future population trends. The tech ...