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Birth rates are declining in most of the world—here's why it really matters

Jun 06, 2026

Birth rates have been declining worldwide since the peak of the post-Second World War baby boom. Birth rates have now reached below replacement in most of the world, including Australia. Put simply, populations on average aren't replacing themselves.

https://phys.org/news/2026-06-birth-declining-world.html

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