Americans express growing concern over declining birth rates

A majority of US adults now believe fewer people having children will negatively impact the nation. A recent Pew Research Center survey found 53% of adults hold this view, an increase from May 2024. This concern arises amid declining fertility rates and increased attention to pronatalist movements. While some advocate for government intervention like tax credits and paid family leave, many Americans are content with being childfree, citing personal fulfillment and global concerns.