In the U.S., alarm bells are ringing due to a demographic pit. How critical is the problem? In 2025, about 3.6 million children were born in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Out of 1,000 women of reproductive age, only 53 gave birth. This figure has been declining by about 1% for nearly 20 years, RTVI US reports. The number of births among women under 20 has sharply decreased — down 72% since 2007. Women today are having children later and in fewer numbers: most often between the ages of 35 and 44. Experts predict serious consequences: a shrinking workforce, slowing labor productivity growth, budgetary pressure due to baby boomers retiring, and a crisis in the social security fund. There will be fewer students in schools — forecasts suggest that by 2041, the number of graduates will be 13% lower. One of the delayed outcomes is an overall decrease in the standard of living. The government is trying to combat the crisis. In February 2025, Donald Trump signed an order to expand access to IVF and reduce its cost. At the same time, CNN notes that the administration's strict immigration policy may further exacerbate demographic issues.