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The stark reality of fertility rates presents a grim forecast. Countries like China—once a titan of population—are expected to see their numbers slump by over 800 million by the end of this century. Similarly, South Korea’s and Poland's populations are projected to decrease by 63% and 50%, respectively. In Eastern Europe, a 40% decline is anticipated. Even seemingly robust nations such as India are encountering below-replacement fertility rates, signaling that their expansion age may have already peaked.