| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 24, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 24, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/us-fertility-rate-hits-historic-low-as-more-families-look-to-ivf/3979772/ |
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The U.S. fertility rate dropped to a historic low in 2025, according to [ data
][1] from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The agency found about 53 births for every 1,000 women of reproductive age, a 1%
decline from 2024.
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