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As fertility rates decrease, populations age, resulting in fewer working-age individuals supporting a growing elderly demographic. This situation poses economic challenges, including strained pension systems and healthcare services. In some East Asian countries, projections suggest a dramatic decline in population, with millions fewer people expected by the end of the century.
The Myths of Overpopulation
While the media often highlights concerns of overpopulation, current trends may suggest the opposite: a global decline in population. The prediction is not merely theoretical but backed by demographic studies suggesting that every continent will experience a significant drop in fertility rates, ultimately leading the world toward a potential demographic crisis.