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According to recent CDC data, the United States has experienced its lowest fertility rate ever, dropping below 1.6 children per woman in 2024. Historically, the fertility rate sustained generational replacement at 2.1 children per woman but began declining nearly two decades ago.
Efforts by the Trump administration to counteract this decline included executive orders making in vitro fertilization more accessible and proposed ‘baby bonuses.’ However, experts criticize these measures as inadequate, arguing that they do not address broader socio-economic issues contributing to delayed parenthood.
Despite a slight increase in births last year, demographic recalibrations based on revised US Census data suggest ongoing challenges. Social factors such as delayed marriages and financial insecurities continue to impact birth rates. Experts call for comprehensive policy reforms to support potential parents.
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According to recent CDC data, what was the United States' fertility rate in 2024?
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