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He highlights that in countries like Canada, the fertility rate is around 1.5, and in South Korea, it has plummeted to an unprecedented 0.81 as of 2021. Such numbers indicate that populations are not merely stabilizing but actively shrinking, with projections showing significant declines by the end of the century. For example, South Korea’s population could decrease by nearly 50% by 2100, primarily driven by low birth rates. Israel remains a notable outlier, maintaining above-replacement fertility, although even they are experiencing a decline.