5 countries with declining birth rates in 2024

4. Belize

Change in Birth Rate: -15.4%

Belize is currently experiencing a fertility rate of 1.9639 births per woman in 2024, indicating a -0.82% decline from the rate in 2023, which stood at 1.9801 births per woman. Disturbingly, projections suggest that by the year 2100, Belize’s fertility rate is anticipated to plummet to 1.6816 children born per woman, marking a dramatic decrease of -14.37% compared to the current rate. This rapid decline in fertility rate poses critical implications for Belize’s demographic landscape, demanding immediate attention and strategic interventions to address this concerning trend.