I don't plan to have children. That doesn't mean I want them banished from my life | Rachel Connolly
The fertility rate in England and Wales was the lowest on record, at 1.44 children per woman, with the number of babies born being the lowest since the 1970s.
Vietnam's National Assembly has repealed its four-decade two-child policy amidst declining birth rates and an aging population, acknowledging demographic risks for its economy and society.
Many people believe fertility rates are in decline due to modern dating mishaps, and there's a growing movement to encourage higher birth rates through various channels.