Canada’s fertility rate, which has been steadily declining, has hit a record low and the country is now among the “lowest-low” fertility nations. Statistics Canada released new data on ...

Canada recorded its lowest ever fertility rate for the second year in a row in 2023, according to Statistics Canada. The country recorded a rate of 1.26 children born per woman, according to the ...

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Increased immigration not the solution to get Canada out of the world’s 'ultra-low' fertility club, say academics You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have ...

The Japanese city of Tokyo is the latest in a growing list of governments and companies to try out a four-day work week, and some experts say Canadian families also stand to benefit from a long ...

Like South Korea and Canada, Cuba has also had below-replacement fertility rates for decades. Cuba is unusual, however, because of its recent population exodus. This IDB update incorporates the ...

Humanity has entered a new era of rapid population decline. Globally, the total fertility rate is likely already below replacement—that is, below the level needed to sustain the population in ...

Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions.

The report also estimated the birth rate among women ages 15 to 44, referred to more specifically as the fertility rate. The rate declined from 2014 to 2020, then fluctuated through 2024.