State of the World from NPR cover image

Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?

State of the World from NPR

00:00

Exploring Declining Fertility Rates and Societal Implications

This chapter explores the declining fertility rates in Chile and the broader implications for social and economic systems reliant on population growth. Through personal accounts from young women in Santiago, it highlights their hesitations toward motherhood amidst political pressures to increase birth rates.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app