Scientists Warn of Rising Male Childlessness As Global Fertility Changes

A demographic study of UN data says women’s fertility surpassed men’s worldwide in 2024 for the first time.

Researchers link the shift to long-term population imbalances, lower mortality, and skewed sex ratios, with timing varying by region.

The trend raises concerns about rising male childlessness and the long-term risks it poses for care, inequality, and social backlash.

Experts say ignoring gender-specific fertility changes could worsen policy blind spots as global demographic patterns keep changing.