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Utah Sees Record 36% Drop in Fertility Rates

7/11/2025

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Utah's fertility rate has plummeted by nearly 36% from 2005 to 2023, marking the steepest decline in the nation, compared to an 18.4% drop nationally. Families are increasingly deterred by soaring childbirth and child-rearing costs, exacerbated by inflation and job instability. Meanwhile, South Dakota boasts the highest fertility rate, while Vermont sits at the bottom.

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Utah's fertility rate has plummeted by nearly 36% from 2005 to 2023, marking the steepest decline in the nation, compared to an 18.4% drop nationally. Families are increasingly deterred by soaring childbirth and child-rearing costs, exacerbated by inflation and job instability. Meanwhile, South Dakota boasts the highest fertility rate, while Vermont sits at the bottom.