Germany’s Birth Rate Hits Critical Low: 1.35 Children Per Woman

Germany faces a demographic shift that threatens its economic future. The country’s birth rate has plummeted to 1.35 children per woman in 2023, marking the lowest level since 2009. The sharp decline becomes clear when looking at actual births. Germany recorded 795,500 newborns in 2021, but only 693,000 in 2023. This means one in eight […]