What is the U.S. birth rate and how does it compare to other countries? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the U.S. birth rate dropped to 1.6 children per woman in 2023 – a ...

Australia’s birth rate fell to 1.7 in 2001, only to bounce back to 2.0 in 2008. France’s rate followed a similar trajectory during the same period, as did Italy’s and Sweden’s.

To be at replacement levels, the birth rate would have to be a bit higher at 2.1. That’s generally accepted as the level at which each generation ensures it replaces itself.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the U.S. birth rate dropped to 1.6 children per woman in 2023 – a new historic low. To be at replacement levels, the birth rate would have ...

To be at replacement levels, the birth rate would have to be a bit higher at 2.1. That’s generally accepted as the level at which each generation ensures it replaces itself.

To be at replacement levels, the birth rate would have to be a bit higher at 2.1. That’s generally accepted as the level at which each generation ensures it replaces itself.