Millennials choosing to be DINKs could push GDP down by as much as 4%

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Additionally, 38% said they didn't want to have children because they were concerned about the state of the world, and 36% said they couldn't afford to raise a child.

This drop—combined with the fact that the nation's population is living longer—is a serious concern for economists who question how economies will function with fewer people available to do the work.

Of those aged between 18 and 49—who fall predominantly into the Gen Z and millennial generations—who said they didn't plan on having children, the top reason is simply that they didn't want to or wanted to focus on other things.

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Author / Journalist: Eleanor Pringle

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Parenting Population Population growth Children Millennials Parental leave Economy

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Published On: 2025-03-19 @ 14:29:53 (12 hours ago)

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