February 26 2024- The fertility rate in England and Wales has reached its lowest level since 1939, with official figures indicating a rate of 1.49 children per woman in 2022. This is below the 2.1 rate needed for population stability without immigration. The total live births in 2022 were 605,479, a 3.1% decrease from the previous year and the lowest since 2002. Declining birthrates, ongoing since 2010, have led to school closures, particularly in central London. Advocates express concerns about procreation becoming a luxury due to these trends.
Birthrate in UK falls to record low as campaigners say ‘procreation a luxury’
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