Argentina's Fertility Decline: A Shift in Family Dynamics and Societal Challenges
Argentina is experiencing a decline in fertility rates, with 47,767 fewer births in 2024 compared to the previous year. This shift is not due to a decrease in desire for children, as 57% of Argentines aged 18 to 45 want more children than they currently have. The primary barriers to having more children are economic, including the cost of child-rearing, employment instability, and housing access. Social transformations, such as women's increased participation in education and the labor market, have also influenced when people decide to have children. However, these changes have not been fully reflected in societal structures, leading to a gap between desired family sizes and actual family sizes.5 sourcesSee all sources