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"Global Fertility Decline Threatens Population Sustainability by 2100"

A study published in The Lancet predicts a "dramatic decline" in global fertility rates, with 97% of countries projected to have rates too low to sustain population size by 2100. European countries are already below the global average, with fertility rates falling below the necessary level for population growth. Experts note potential pros and cons of low fertility rates, including impacts on health care, pensions, and geopolitics. The study highlights "staggering social change" as sub-Saharan Africa is projected to account for half of global births by 2100, with resource-limited countries facing challenges in supporting rapidly growing populations.

1 year ago•Source: Euronews

"Global Fertility Decline: Impending Population Shrinkage by 2100"

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"Global Fertility Decline: Impending Population Shrinkage by 2100"

A study published in the Lancet warns that by 2100, populations in 198 of 204 countries will be shrinking due to dramatic declines in fertility rates, with most births expected to occur in poor countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This demographic shift will lead to a divide between "baby boom" in poorer countries and "baby bust" in wealthier countries, posing significant challenges for global economies and necessitating reorganization of societies. The study emphasizes the need to prioritize sub-Saharan Africa in efforts to address population growth, climate change, healthcare infrastructure, child mortality rates, and extreme poverty.

via Al Jazeera English

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