Births in Philippines, Egypt, and Mexico fall 20% below UN projections

A significant decline in birth rates has been observed in several countries with populations exceeding 100 million, including the Philippines, Egypt, and Mexico. These declines have surpassed United Nations projections by more than 20%.

In the Philippines, efforts to limit births have been ongoing for years, and following 2020, the birth rate experienced a dramatic drop. Similar trends have been noted in Egypt and Mexico, where birth rates also fell sharply below UN expectations.

This situation has raised questions regarding the accuracy of UN population forecasts and the factors contributing to these substantial decreases in birth rates.

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