全球生育率在2023年创下历史新高,有50多个国家的死亡人数超过出生人数,其中包括美国,该国死亡率下降到1.62。 Global fertility rates hit record lows in 2023, with over 50 countries seeing more deaths than births, including the U.S., where the rate fell to 1.62.

全球生育率创下历史新高,世界平均生育率为2.25,略高于更替水平,2023年,50多个国家的死亡人数超过出生人数,这表明从几个世纪的人口增长开始转变。 Global fertility rates have hit record lows, with the world average at 2.25—just above replacement level—and over 50 countries recording more deaths than births in 2023, signaling a shift from centuries of population growth. 美国的生育率到2023年下降到1.62,远低于更替水平,自1972年以来只达到两次更替。 The U.S. fertility rate dropped to 1.62 by 2023, well below replacement, and only reached replacement twice since 1972. 美国人的担忧正在上升, 53%的美国人现在说未来生育的减少会危害国家, 与2024年5月的47%相比有所增加。 Concerns are rising among Americans, with 53% now saying fewer future births would harm the nation, up from 47% in May 2024. 尽管日益焦虑,但多数人反对政府干预助产,只有三分之一的支持扩大了福利,如带薪休假或儿童保育。 Despite growing anxiety, most oppose government intervention to boost births, and only a third support expanded benefits like paid leave or childcare. 专家警告长期低生育率可能会威胁社会活力和长期进步,即使不会立即面临灭绝风险。 Experts warn prolonged low fertility could threaten societal vitality and long-term progress, even without immediate extinction risks.