Across the globe, there is a shift in the size of families as birthrates decline. Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate. Even in the wealthiest countries ...

Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves ...

In 1970, a woman in Mexico might have expected to have seven children, on average. By 2014, that figure had fallen to around two. As of 2023, it was just 1.6. That means that the population is no ...

In 2022, the world’s population reached 8 billion - a major milestone in human development. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted, “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and ...