America’s Birth Rate Hits Record Low

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The U.S. fertility rate dropped to an all-time low of 1.6 children per woman in 2024, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It's the latest chapter in a long-running demographic shift, driven largely by Americans choosing to delay marriage and parenthood.

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Despite the declining fertility rate, the overall number of babies born in the U.S. actually rose slightly last year — up 1% to just over 3.6 million births.

Fertility rates dipped among women and girls aged 15 to 34, stayed level for women 35 to 39, and rose for those 40 to 44, continuing the trend of older parenthood. Cesarean deliveries also edged up slightly, from 22.8% in 2023 to 22.9% in 2024.

The declining birth rate has prompted policy responses from the Trump administration. One recent executive order seeks to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable, while another floated the idea of offering $5,000 “baby bonuses” to new mothers.

Still, demographers remain skeptical about whether cash incentives can meaningfully shift birth trends. Other countries that tried similar strategies — including Hungary, Italy, and South Korea — have seen limited success in reversing fertility declines.