#demographic-changes

#demographic-changes

Germany's fertility rate declined further in 2024, falling to 1.35 children per woman, the lowest rate in almost two decades. Among women with German citizenship, the fertility level was the lowest it has been in decades.

Volunteerism deeply shapes Saratoga's identity, but local organizations face challenges in attracting new volunteers, underscoring a need for sustained civic engagement across generations.

Social Security is projected to face funding shortfalls by 2035, primarily due to demographic changes and declining birth rates, impacting benefits for millions.

Vietnam's National Assembly has repealed its four-decade two-child policy amidst declining birth rates and an aging population, acknowledging demographic risks for its economy and society.

"I've been a missionary my whole life and I was working in Peru, but I am American and I think I do have some insights into the Catholic Church in the United States."

The YMCA in central London, which has served the community since 1911, is closing due to demographic changes, high maintenance costs, and an aging building.