Fertility rate in England and Wales have hit a historic low with the recent data from office of national statistics revealing that the number of births per woman has fallen to unprecedented levels. These declines reflects broader trends across Europe and other developed nations where economic factors, lifestyle changes and delays in family planning are influencing birth rates.

In England and Wales, the fertility rate has dropped below the level needed yo replace the population naturally. This trend raises questions about the long term impact on the workforce, economic stability and societal structures.