Pakistan’s fertility rate has declined from six births per woman in 1994 to 3.6 in 2024, according to the World Fertility Report 2024 by the United Nations, Pakistani news outlet Dawn ssid. The report, yet to be officially released, highlights the benefits of lowering adolescent birth rates through targeted interventions.
Globally, fertility rates have steadily declined over the past 50 years, dropping from 4.8 births per woman in 1970 to 2.2 in 2024. Women today, on average, have one child fewer than in 1990. The UN emphasizes that managing population growth is key to economic and social development.
Lower birth rates, the report notes, can help governments allocate resources more efficiently, improve child and adolescent well-being, and create more opportunities for education and employment for young women.
