A hidden factor in birth-rate decline
May 29, 2026
Australia's birth rate is at record low of 1.42 children per woman, significantly below the 2.1 replacement level.
It's the same situation in North America and Europe.
A recent article in The New York Times, suggests that beside cost of living pressures and the trend of delaying parenthood, insecurity in work and in the world are making people question the future and whether they should bring a baby into it. This also explains why people with secure jobs are still not leaping into parenthood. Read the article here
The impact on society will be immense. With fewer children, what impact will it have on schools and teaching careers?
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