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The Silent Crisis: Australia’s Declining Birthrate and Its Broader Implications

A Fertility Crisis Unfolding in Australia and Beyond

Australia, like many Western nations, is facing a significant fertility crisis. Current data reveals that the country's fertility rate hovers around 1.5 births per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman necessary to maintain population stability. Preliminary figures suggest this decline is deepening, particularly within the capital cities, where birth rates are dropping more sharply than in regional areas.