U.S. Birthrate Declines to an All-Time Low, but There’s a Story of Success
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by Sabrina Tavernise and Jeff AdelsonFebruary 27, 2026
The political class is worried about the historic drop. But the biggest change is among the youngest women, who are the least ready to have children.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/27/2026