Fewer Babies Solve Nothing, and Boris Johnson Should Know Better.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised declining global birth rates as beneficial for the environment and society, arguing that reduced population growth eases pressure on natural resources. However, critics highlight the economic and social challenges posed by shrinking populations, including labor shortages and strain on public systems. Countries like Japan and South Korea already face severe consequences from low fertility rates, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
- ▪Boris Johnson describes falling birth rates as a demographic dividend and a positive development for the planet.
- ▪The U.S. general fertility rate dropped to 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 in 2025, below replacement level.
- ▪U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell have cited demographic trends as a drag on economic growth and labor market stability.
- ▪Japan and South Korea face significant societal and economic challenges due to prolonged low birth rates.
- ▪Boris Johnson, father of nine children, advocates for population decline despite his personal family size and the potential strain on intergenerational support systems.
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Fewer Babies Solve Nothing, and Boris Johnson Should Know Better. David Manney | 11:20 PM on May 02, 2026 AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali Fewer babies solve modern headaches.At least that's the take that former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushes, and hard. He labels falling birth rates the best global news in ages, a demographic dividend, and a genuine blessing. Humans finally self-regulate, he says, and ease the load on nature. Handle it right, and everybody wins. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Birth rates in the United States keep sliding.
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