Birth rates
A Funcas report predicts that average inheritance in Spain will reach 250,000 euros in about 20 years due to falling number of children per household. This rise stems mainly from fewer heirs per deceased, according to authors Marina Asensio and Daniel Manzano from AFI.
Reported by AI
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.