Experts sound alarm on falling global fertility rates

Experts sound alarm on falling global fertility rates

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The video discusses the decline in global fertility rates from 4.84 in 1950 to 2.23 in 2021, with projections of 1.59 by 2100. Factors such as increased education and workforce participation for women, along with better access to contraception, contribute to this trend. If the decline continues, most countries will have unsustainable fertility rates by 2100. This could align population size with available resources, potentially reducing issues like traffic and pollution.

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What percentage of countries is projected to have fertility rates below the necessary level to sustain population size by 2100?

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How might a decline in population be viewed in terms of natural resources and environmental impact?

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