"Global Birth Decline: Implications for the Future"
A study by the Institute For Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts a global shift towards declining populations by 2050, with three-quarters of all countries expected to experience a decrease. By 2100, 97 percent of countries and territories analyzed will see their populations shrink, posing challenges and opportunities for societies worldwide. The study highlights a major demographic shift, with developing nations experiencing baby booms while more affluent countries face declining birth rates, necessitating new policies to adapt to these changes.