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US Fertility Rate Hits Record Low at 53.1 Births per 1,000 Women

4/9/2026

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The United States fertility rate fell to 53.1 births per 1,000 women in 2025, a record low.
About 3.6 million babies were born in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024.
Experts attribute the decline to women delaying childbirth, with birth rates rising among women in their 30s and 40s.
Factors include economic concerns, partnership patterns, and a desire for financial stability before starting families, with experts warning of economic impacts.

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The United States fertility rate fell to 53.1 births per 1,000 women in 2025, a record low.
About 3.6 million babies were born in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024.
Experts attribute the decline to women delaying childbirth, with birth rates rising among women in their 30s and 40s.
Factors include economic concerns, partnership patterns, and a desire for financial stability before starting families, with experts warning of economic impacts.