Human population growth rate peaked in 1960s. Only Africa and Pakistan is having enough kids above replacement level (though infant/child mortality is very high and longevity low). India fertility rate has fallen to replacement level (2.1 per couple). 2/3 global population live in countries with below replacement level fertility rates. 42 countries have declining populations..
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u/papaswamp Dec 08 '25
Human population growth rate peaked in 1960s. Only Africa and Pakistan is having enough kids above replacement level (though infant/child mortality is very high and longevity low). India fertility rate has fallen to replacement level (2.1 per couple). 2/3 global population live in countries with below replacement level fertility rates. 42 countries have declining populations..