Taking into account the recent years’ decline in fertility among young people, Danes will have fewer children in the coming years. This will have a significant impact on the Danish economy, according to a new analysis.

While many lament the declining birth rate, it is causing the state treasury to overflow with money

Strollers may fill the streets, but according to birth records, Danes are having significantly fewer children than expected. Foto: Jens Dresling

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The Danish population’s declining birth rate in recent years has sparked significant concern. Official projections, however, suggest that fertility rates will rebound in the coming years, increasing from the current 1.5 children per woman to nearly 1.7 children per woman. This assumption is based on the belief that many people have simply delayed having children and will do so soon.

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