NGA new global survey by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), titled 'Demographic Futures Survey,' challenges common assumptions about declining global fertility rates. The report, based on responses from over 108,000 individuals aged 18 to 39 in 73 countries, argues that economic hardship, not feminist values or personal selfishness, is primarily responsible for lower birth rates. It highlights that while fertility rates have dropped significantly—from around five births per woman in the 1950s to approximately two in 2024—the desire for parenthood remains strong. Over half of the surveyed regions have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1. The study also notes that many women still lack control over their reproductive choices, with nearly one in ten unable to decide on contraception and one-quarter unable to make healthcare decisions. The UNFPA emphasizes that young people are not rejecting family life but are facing structural barriers that prevent them from forming families.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced analysis of the factors contributing to declining fertility, citing UNFPA data without overt ideological slant. While it challenges certain narratives (such as blaming feminism), it does so using empirical evidence rather than polemical language. The framing remains客观
