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U.S. Births Decline Again: 2025 Total Just 3.6 Million

2/6/2026

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In 2025, U.S. births totaled just over 3.6 million, down about 24,000 from 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The decline in 2025 aligns with expert predictions that the prior year's increase was not indicative of a lasting trend.
The CDC notes that economic conditions influence childbearing decisions.
In 2023, births dropped to fewer than 3.6 million, the lowest since 1979.

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Story summary

In 2025, U.S. births totaled just over 3.6 million, down about 24,000 from 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The decline in 2025 aligns with expert predictions that the prior year's increase was not indicative of a lasting trend.
The CDC notes that economic conditions influence childbearing decisions.
In 2023, births dropped to fewer than 3.6 million, the lowest since 1979.