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Swiss birth rate falls to record low amid economic uncertainty and job fears

Switzerland is facing a historic demographic shift as its birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to recent data highlighted by researchers and reported by Swiss public broadcaster Swissinfo. The average number of children per woman has dropped to 1.29, marking a new low and remaining......

Japan records lowest birth rate in history as marriage numbers continue to decline

Japan has recorded its lowest number of births and fertility rate since official records began, highlighting the growing demographic challenges facing the country as fewer people marry and start families. According to recently released government statistics, slightly more than 671,000 babies were born......

Studies suggest smartphones may be contributing to declining fertility rates

Two recent academic studies have reignited debate over the impact of digital technology on modern society, suggesting that the widespread adoption of smartphones may be linked to declining fertility rates in several countries. Researchers have long sought to understand why birth rates have fallen across......

South Korea records fastest rise in births in 18 years amid marriage increase

South Korea has reported its fastest growth in births in 18 years, fueled by a recent surge in marriages, according to data released by the Statistics Ministry. From January to November 2025, 233,708 babies were born, a 6.2% increase compared to the same period the previous year—the strongest year-on-year......

U.S. fertility rate hits record low despite rise in total births

The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......

Global fertility rates in steep decline, UN warns of unmet family goals

A new report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals an unprecedented global decline in fertility rates, driven by economic pressures, lack of time, and societal constraints. The study highlights a growing gap between people's desire to have children and their ability to do so, signaling......

FBI labels California fertility clinic bombing as act of terrorism

A deadly explosion struck a fertility clinic in downtown Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, killing one person and injuring four others. The FBI has officially classified the incident as a terrorist attack. According to Akil Davis, head of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, the blast was......

Morocco's Fertility Decline Signals Demographic Challenges

Morocco faces a declining fertility rate and an aging population, reshaping its demographic landscape. Rising living costs and limited job opportunities are among the main reasons behind smaller family sizes. Moroccan women now average 1.97 children, below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain......

Trump Claims Paternity of IVF Amid Controversy Over Fertility Treatments

In a recent Fox News town hall, former President Donald Trump asserted that he is "the father of IVF," claiming he only recently learned about in vitro fertilization (IVF). This declaration came as he engaged with a mother of three who expressed concerns that abortion bans following the 2022......