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DANE reported 433,678 births in 2025, the lowest in 10 years and a 4.5% drop from 2024. Non-fetal deaths rose 2.8% to 283,378 cases.

12 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Analysts suggest China’s rapid AI adoption may limit the economic fallout from its rapidly ageing population. As fertility rates fall across Asia, sustaining growth with fewer workers poses a daunting challenge. The region’s deep semiconductor, tech hardware, and machinery ecosystems enable faster and cheaper deployment than other regions.

Sweden's birth rate is at record lows, and a new partial report from the government's investigation points to social media as a possible factor. The probe, launched in July 2025, examines why the desire to have children is declining. Experts highlight unrealistic expectations and a dark worldview on social media as contributing causes.

28 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates showing significant growth in Southern and Sun Belt states, potentially favoring Republicans in the 2030 congressional map. Texas led with 391,243 new residents, while California saw a net decline of nearly 9,500. These shifts, driven largely by domestic migration, project gains in House seats for red-leaning states.