US Facing ‘Existential Crisis’ As Fertility Rate Continues To Decline
The U.S. is experiencing a significant decline in fertility rates, reaching a record low in 2025. Analysts attribute this trend to various factors, including the impact of technology, changes in reproductive choices, and decreasing marriage rates. Experts suggest that improving fertility care and reducing costs associated with raising children could help address this crisis.
- ▪The U.S. general fertility rate was 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 in 2025.
- ▪The birth rate has not been above replacement levels since 1972, coinciding with the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.
- ▪Less than half of American households were married couples in 2025, a significant decrease from 50 years earlier.
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Health US Facing ‘Existential Crisis’ As Fertility Rate Continues To Decline (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Ireland Owens Reporter May 25, 2026 10:41 AM ET May 25, 2026 10:41 AM ET Ireland Owens Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The U.S. is facing a worsening fertility crisis, according to analysts. While the nation’s fertility rate has been declining for decades, it dropped to a new record low in 2025.
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