THE U.S. FERTILITY RATE REACHED A NEW LOW IN 2024, CDC DATA SHOWS

The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low in 2024, with fewer than 1.6 children per woman, according to new federal data.

That’s well below the 2.1 rate needed for population replacement. Experts say the drop reflects a long-term trend, as more women are choosing to delay or forgo having children altogether.