Greece’s birth rate plunges as fewer women have children and parenthood is delayed

Greece’s demographic ‘bomb’: Births drop 44% in two decades

Annual births fell from 117,600 in 2008-09 to around 65,000 in 2025-26, while Greek women are having children at increasingly older ages, according to research by the Institute of Demographic Research and Studies The post Greece’s demographic ‘bomb’: Births drop 44 in two decades appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Liberal kids don’t want families

The Baby Bust has entered a new chapter. Birth rates have been falling for more than 18 years, but the desire for babies has been steady. To date, the Baby Bust has been about unmet desire for family. That’s about to change. High school seniors are less and less interested in getting married and having []

Jigawa residents decry delayed marriages among women

Some residents of Dutse in Jigawa have expressed concern over the increasing delay in marriage among young women in the state. They attributed the trend to unemployment, rising cost of living, societal norms and other marriage-related challenges. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Dutse, The post Jigawa residents decry delayed marriages among women appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Priced out of birth: Women battle soaring child delivery costs

*Expenses don’t end at childbirth, one husband laments *’What I expected would be 180,000 exceeded 1 million’ *Experts warn rising charges are driving unsafe births, maternal deaths For many expectant mothers in Nigeria, childbirth is no longer just a medical journey, it has become a financial ordeal. Soaring hospital bills, hidden charges and difficult decisions [] The post Priced out of birth: Women battle soaring child delivery costs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Why are American women ‘underbabied’?

The U.S. is facing a declining birth rate due to a lack of paid leave, discrimination against pregnant workers, unaffordable childcare, and wage gaps between men and women, as well as severe abortion restrictions, all of which make motherhood less appealing and feasible.

US infant mortality rate drops, but some communities still suffer

Infant mortality in the United States is now at an all-time low. But the development is sparking little celebration.

US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds

The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.

Report projects U.S. population decline as birth rates remain low

Below‑replacement fertility is widespread across the country, according to the report by the Institute for Family Studies. [...]

How Korea’s birth mothers are exposing the hidden cost of overseas adoption

How Korea’s birth mothers are exposing the hidden cost of overseas adoption

A Golden Opportunity to Destabilize Planned Parenthood

Republicans should not squander it.

US hurtling toward population decline even as Americans say they want bigger families, new report warns

Americans want 2.4 children, but fertility has fallen below 1.6, with delayed marriage identified as a key factor driving the gap in family size.

Fewer babies born in Germany in nearly 30 years, report shows

Declining births deepen concerns over the country’s aging population

US fertility rate has dropped more than 20% since 2007

The nation’s fertility rate has been declining for nearly two decades, something that may at least be partially related to the device you may be reading this on. Data released earlier this year showed the U.S. fertility rate hit a record low in 2025, reaching 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44. That’s down roughly []...Click to read more

I became a first time mother at 50 after flying to Greece for IVF - it's the best decision I ever made and only cost £3k

I became a first time mother at 50 after flying to Greece for IVF - it's the best decision I ever made and only cost £3k

‘Unretirement’ Is Quietly Becoming the New Normal in the U.S.

The new retirement plan? Not retiring.

Why Are Indian Women Still Bearing The Contraception Burden? NFHS-6 Reveals Stark Reality

Agreed, childbirth falls 98 on women, but does family planning have to as well? The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 has highlighted a striking reality about family planning in India. While female sterilisation continues to be one of the

Ghana: Woman gives birth to first child at 61 after 22 years of marriage

A Ghanaian woman who had been trying to get pregnant for years finally gave birth earlier this month at the age of 61. For 22 years of marriage, Doris Anum-Dorhuso, a Chartered Accountant of 25 years, had not been able to give birth until she underwent an advanced medical procedure at Mary-Lucy Hospital at Awoshie,...

Vietnam bets on baby bonuses to get rich before it grows old

Vietnam has introduced a raft of incentives to encourage couples to have more children as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to reverse a fast-declining fertility rate. Gone is the country’s long-standing two-child policy, scrapped last year. In its place is a new population law, which took effect on July 1, offering a suite of sweeteners designed to nudge Vietnamese couples towards larger families. These include seven months of maternity leave for second children, subsidised prenatal and newborn...

The Birthright Citizenship Timebomb Ticks

US Supremes may issue their most controversial decision yet.

Egypt’s total fertility rate drops to 2.34 as population strategy yields results

Egypt’s total fertility rate fell to 2.34 births per woman at the end of 2025 from 2.54 at the end of 2023, according to data presented at a National Population Council meeting. The country’s crude birth rate also declined to 18.1 births per 1,000 population from 19.5 per 1,000 over the same period, Health and [] The post Egypt’s total fertility rate drops to 2.34 as population strategy yields results first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

No, JAMA Didn’t Just Prove That Pro-Life Laws Lead to Worse Miscarriage Care

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) is at it again, with yet another downright deceptive pro-choice study, this time alleging state pro-life laws lead to worse care for pregnant women who suffer miscarriages. Planned Parenthood announced: “JAMA’s study finds that patients in states where abortion is banned at or before six weeks of...

A Soft Landing: How Self-Storage Helps Navigate Major Life Transitions

Life rarely moves in a straight line. Moves, divorces, new babies, career changes, aging parents

Illinois loses young people at more than 3 times the U.S. rate

The number of state residents under 20 fell 6.8 from 2020 to 2025. The post Illinois loses young people at more than 3 times the U.S. rate appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Can Robots Replace Children?

Good news, everyone. We may not need children after all. That’s the comforting conclusion one could draw from a growing body of economic research on declining birthrates. Yes, fertility is falling. Yes, populations are aging. Yes, workforces are shrinking. But don’t worry. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation will make each remaining worker so much more ...

Kadar pengangguran negara susut kepada 2.9 peratus

LABIS: Kadar pengangguran negara merekodkan penurunan kepada 2.9 peratus pada tahun lalu, berbanding 3.2 peratus pada 2024. Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, perkembangan positif itu didorong oleh usaha berterusan kerajaan yang menekankan pembangunan bakat dan kemahiran melalui Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET). “Kalau dulu terdapat pengangguran, sekarang ini ... Read more The post Kadar pengangguran negara susut kepada 2.9 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

General : Holistic Approach Needed To Address Teen Out-of-wedlock Pregnancies -- Experts

By Suraidah Roslan and Nor Azeera Adam KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The rise in out-of-wedlock pregnancies among teenagers calls for a holistic and balanced approach encompassing education, prevention, psychosocial support and stronger family institutions, according to experts.

Egypt’s Health Ministry reveals historic decline in birth rate

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar announced on Tuesday significant progress in the state’s population and development indicators during 2025. He affirmed that the results of the first phase of the Urgent Population and Development Plan (2025-2027) reflected the success of the state’s efforts in addressing population challenges based on scientific principles that The post Egypt’s Health Ministry reveals historic decline in birth rate appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Pregnant women can't come to this country: Trump administration eyes crack down on 'birth tourism'

Pregnant women can't come to this country: Trump administration eyes crack down on 'birth tourism'

More women over 40 face a perimenopause and postpartum double whammy

More women over 40 face a perimenopause and postpartum double whammy

No safety, no way out: The Rohingya girls caught between aid cuts and child marriage in Bangladesh

Child marriage among Rohingya refugees rose 21 percent last year as education cuts deepened. Teachers report more girls leaving school for marriage, with most never returning because of family restrictions.

Visa regime change bites tourism

A drop in the number of German tourist arrivals to Namibia in 2025 could be linked to a new visa policy introduced last April, which ended visa-free travel for European countries. Hospitality Association of Namibia chief executive Gitta Paetzold told The Namibian yesterday that visa policies, among other issues, could be making the country a [] The post Visa regime change bites tourism appeared first on The Namibian.

Young People in Southeast Europe Want Families – But They Need Help

Most young people in the region want to have children, shows new data published for World Population Day – but serious obstacles stand in their way.

DOJ Takes Aim at Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

[W]e will bring illegal birth tourism to an end and those responsible to justice. The post DOJ Takes Aim at Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Pregnant Women Could Face US Entry Restrictions Under New Birth Tourism Crackdown

The United States may introduce new travel restrictions aimed at limiting so-called birth tourism, according to a report from The Telegraph. Officials are reportedly considering measures that could affect pregnant women without U. S. citizenship who plan to enter the country. White House Reviews Measures Against Birth Tourism According to the report, the White House is studying the possibility of restricting entry for pregnant foreign nationals as part of a broader effort to curb birth tourism. The proposed measure would target a practice that officials in the administration argue allows women to travel to the United States during late stages of pregnancy in order to secure American citizenship for their children.

Gen Z is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents but Denmark has a solution

Since the late 1800s, every generation has outperformed their parents. The post Gen Z is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents but Denmark has a solution appeared first on Upworthy.

Austria's Birth Rate Deepens Ageing Challenge

Austria's birth rate has fallen to one of the lowest levels in Europe, raising concerns over a rapidly ageing population and increasing pressure on the country's labor market, pension system and healthcare services.

Abortion Bans May Be Making Second-Trimester Abortions More Likely

A new study found that the fraction of people who got an abortion in their second trimester doubled in states that enforced near-total bans.

Illinois loses young people at more than 3 times the U.S. rate – Illinois Policy

The large decline in Illinois’ young population and the substantially slower growth in other age groups compared with the national average should show how pressing the state’s population issue has become. The data should prompt state leaders to work on solutions, starting with reigning in Illinois’ cumbersome tax environment. Without such changes, Illinois’ population crisis will escalate quickly.

Bid To End Birthright Citizenship Not an Entire Loss at SCOTUS

Bid To End Birthright Citizenship Not an Entire Loss at SCOTUS

Trump administration disturbingly cuts funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs

The shift by the Department of Health and Human Services comes as some in the MAGA movement are pushing for an American baby boom. The post Trump administration disturbingly cuts funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs appeared first on MS NOW.

‘Breakthrough’ finding could transform endometriosis diagnosis, scientists say

Endometriosis affects around one in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK.

Science Shocker! It's More Dangerous To Be Pregnant In Abortion-Ban States That Don't Care If You Die

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Women Values Defy Purity Myths

Consider two women. The first is celebrated at a hospital in Kathmandu: she has just given birth through in-vitro fertil...

Deaths will now outnumber births every year in England and Wales after start of July marked grim threshold dubbed 'DEATH DAY' due to collapsing birthrate

Deaths will now outnumber births every year in England and Wales after start of July marked grim threshold dubbed 'DEATH DAY' due to collapsing birthrate

Wealth inequality on the rise in Greece, UBS report shows

Wealth inequality has increased in Greece, with fewer and fewer people benefiting from the growth of total aggregate wealth, according to the 2026 UBS Global Wealth Report.