So on the topic, can someone explain why birth rates are so important if it isn't lower then the death rate? I see this issue so much and I really can't find a good issue other then economic reasons

[–] vind@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (7 children)

If the birth rate is too low, the population will progressively become older and older with fewer young people there to support them

[–] Sentinian@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

So what is considered a good birth rate? I would assume over 1 should be fine.

[–] karlthemailman@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Depends how you are presenting the number. Over 1 per person is ok, but this is 1.1 per woman. So closer to .5 per person.

[–] Sentinian@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago

Put like that, I can see the issue.

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