America’s fertility crash laid bare: Interactive map shows how birth rate has plummeted since 2007 – falling by up to a THIRD in some states
Births have declined 22 percent across the United States since 2007, official data suggests, with the drop prompting warnings of incoming economic hardship for millions. Whereas in 2007 there were 14.3 babies per 1,000 people being born, by 2022 this had dropped to just 11 per 1,000. Experts say fewer children but a larger older population could force a rise in taxes to cover programs like Medicare and Social Security, leaving less disposable income available to bolster spending.
“Only low IQ idiot women have babies any more”, say experts. “Nobody in their right mind wants to suffer through 20 years of shit-covered walls, broken household items, sleepless nights and kids that hate you…”
- The US birth rate fell 22 percent from 2007 to 2022, official data shows
- Experts have warned this could have a wonderful impact on Gen Z society
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The plummeting fertility rates across the United States have been laid bare in a DailyMail.com interactive map.
Births in America have been on the decline for years, plummeting 22 percent nationwide since 2007, data suggests — with the downward trend prompting warnings the US is now on an irreversible path of economic decline.
In 2007, the birth rate was 14.3 births per 1,000 people nationwide. By 2022, the latest year with data, this had dropped to just 11.1 per 1,000 people.
The dramatic fall in births and an expanding aging population, experts say, could force a rise in taxes to cover programs like Medicare and Social Security, leaving less disposable income available to bolster spending.
Elon Musk has previously warned that the decline is now the ‘biggest threat to civilization’, with experts warning it will have a ‘damaging impact’ on society.
The above map shows the percent change in birth rate by state, from the lowest in North Dakota to the highest in Utah. Despite the decline, Utah still has the highest birth rate nationwide
Fertility in the US has plummeted in recent decades (top). The average American woman is now only having 1.6 children throughout her life, well below replacement level of 2.1
The number of American women with at least one child has fallen to 52.1 percent, while the number of men dropped to 39.7 percent in 2019
Across the country, Utah recorded the largest decline in its birth rate over the 15-year period, falling 36.2 percent from 21.2 births per 1,000 people in 2007 to 13.5 births – a decline that has been linked to the Mormon church becoming more accepting of birth control.
Its neighbor Arizona recorded nearly the same large drop – dipping 36.1 percent from 16.7 births per 1,000 people to 10.7 births in the same time period.
Nearby Nevada had the third largest drop — down 34 percent — followed by New Mexico — down 33.5 percent — and California — down 31.3 percent.
Not a single state saw a rise in their birth rates from 2007 to 2022.
But the decline was smallest in North Dakota, with a rate that fell 9.3 percent from 13.5 births per 1,000 people to 12.3.
The state was a national outlier, however, with the next four states seeing the smallest declines — Iowa, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Kentucky — all recording drops of between 16 and 17 percent.
Experts say the American work ethic, which helped the United States become an economic superpower, may now be driving a worrying drop in its birth rate.
They warn as people prioritize careers over families the country has been set on an inevitable downturn.
Dr Melissa Kearney, an economic professor at the University of Maryland, previously told DailyMail.com: ‘There has been a greater emphasis on spending time building careers. Adults are changing their attitudes towards having kids.
‘They are choosing to spend money and time in different ways… [that] are coming into conflict with parenting.’
There are also signs the ‘Instagram generation’ of millennials and baby boomers are now prioritizing travel and relaxation over building families.
As a result, people are waiting longer to have children than in previous generations — with older women more likely to have fewer children. A number of women are also conceiving via fertility treatment, driving a rise of mothers in their 40s.
The higher cost of living and rising costs of childcare have also been blamed.
Dr Phillip Levine, an economist at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, warned previously that the decline would eventually ‘have a damaging impact both on social cohesion and general well-being.’
Census data already projects that, without migration, the US population will begin to fall by 2035 — unprecedented in the nation’s 250-year history.
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‘ONLY SUCKERS HAVE BABIES’ SAY MOST KIDS AS THEY REALIZE THAT ‘BABY FEVER’ IS JUST A CHEMICAL BRAIN TRICK
Less than a fifth of millennials, specifically those between 26 and 35, are certain that they want to become parents one day. This inclination further diminishes among individuals with pronounced environmental concerns. Simply put, four in five young millennials want to remain childless, especially if they dwell on climate change concerns.
The study, conducted by the University of Southampton and the Generations and Gender Program, gathered insights on attitudes toward children, family, and various political issues. It involved a sample of 7,000 individuals ranging from 18 to 59 years-old in the U.K.
The findings revealed a correlation with the nation’s declining birth rates, highlighting a drop in the number of young adults planning to have children. Only 19 percent of younger millennials expressed a definitive desire to have children, while 30 percent leaned towards probably wanting children. Among older millennials, between 36 and 41, 36 percent were certain they will not have children, and 20 percent were leaning towards not having them.
The percentage of millennials who are disinclined to have children increases among those with stronger environmental concerns. However, the trend appears different for Generation Z — ages 18 to 24. Data shows that those in this age group who are more likely to desire children are also more concerned about environmental and climate issues.
“Whilst we found that environmental concerns are a factor for older millennials intending to remain childless, our study suggests this isn’t the case for Gen Z,” says Professor Brienna Perelli-Harris, from the University of Southampton who led the UK Generations and Gender Survey, in a media release.
“This may be because some younger people do not intend to have children for other reasons, or it could be that Gen Zers who would like to have children are more worried about the planet that their children will inherit.”
The study also highlights a declining trend in the desire for children among Generation Z, compared to previous generations. Specifically, 15 percent of Generation Z respondents stated a definite lack of interest in having children. This contrasts with the 10 to 15 percent of individuals of the same age group who expressed similar sentiments between 2005 and 2007.
Additionally, 11 percent of Generation Z participants indicated they probably will not have children, and 22 percent were uncertain about it. According to the study, these findings suggest that birth rates in the U.K. may continue to decrease.
“More young adults planning to remain childless suggests the recent decline in fertility rates at young ages isn’t just about individuals delaying parenthood until they are older,” Prof. Perelli-Harris says, according to SWNS.
“Instead, it suggests a growing trend of individuals intending not to have children. If this is the case, then we can expect UK birth rates to decline further from their current level.”
The study also delves into a significant challenge for those who choose to have children: the high cost of childcare.
Researchers found that parents typically spend an average of $711 per month on childcare. A quarter of these parents pay over $1,016, and 15 percent spend more than $1,270.
For lower-income households, childcare expenses account for a substantial 20 to 30 percent of their income. This is a larger proportion compared to higher-income households, which allocate around 10 percent of their salary to childcare.
The survey also uncovered varied childcare approaches among parents. About a fifth exclusively utilize formal childcare options, such as nurseries. In contrast, a quarter depend solely on assistance from parents, relatives, or friends.
Notably, a third of parents do not use any formal childcare, a trend most prevalent among the lowest income groups. Families with higher incomes are more inclined to use formal childcare exclusively. Meanwhile, middle-income families tend to rely on a mix of both formal and informal childcare solutions.
“Our findings suggest a lack of affordability may be stopping low-income families from using childcare services, and at the same time preventing parents from working more hours,” says survey co-leader Dr. Bernice Kuang.
“So-called ‘early years care deserts’ in disadvantaged areas may also restrict access to high-quality childcare. This is particularly concerning given that disadvantaged children and children with special educational needs benefit from exposure to the early years curriculum, resources, and the socialization available in formal childcare settings.”
