Nearly every country’s population will shrink by the end of the century, research reveals

This expected trend in birth rates will radically change the global economy and the balance of international power, reshaping societies.
Dawn Research Editor
London: According to research published in the journal Lancet, the population of 198 out of 204 countries will shrink by the year 2100, and most of the children will be born in poor countries. The research warns that this century By the end, the number of children born in almost every country in the world will be so low that it will be difficult for countries to maintain their population ratios. The trend will radically change the global economy and the balance of international power and reshape societies. Rich countries will have difficulty maintaining economic growth due to declining birth rates, while poor Countries will face a major challenge to support their growing populations. According to co-lead author and assistant professor Austin E. Schumacher, African desert countries, which have high birth rates, face a major challenge. Population problems need to be tackled, otherwise they could face a serious humanitarian crisis. He said that a major change in the birth rate underlines the need to mitigate the effects of climate change, health care infra. Addressing issues related to structural improvements and preventing the decline in mortality rates should be highlighted. Austin E. Schumacher also stated that poverty alleviation women’s reproductive rights, family planning, and girls’ education should be a priority of every government. The findings in this study include data from surveys, censuses, and data collected from 1950 to 2021. According to research conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, by the year 2100, one out of every two The baby will be born in African desert countries, but only Somalia, Tonga, Niger, Chad, Samoa, and Tajikistan will be able to control their population.