The United States' 2024 fertility rate has been announced, marking a significant change in its demographics.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the total fertility rate dropped to 1.599 children per woman, which is below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman.
This data was released along with updated birth data for 2024, showing a 1% increase in births, with approximately 3.6 million babies born in the US last year.
The announcement was made on July 24, 2025, by the CDC, marking a significant demographic trend in the US.
According to World Bank data, the US rate is now on par with Western European countries.
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