The real fertility crisis: The pursuit of reproductive agency in a changing world
In many countries, declining birth rates are leading to alarm over “population collapse”. In an attempt to address these demographic changes, some governments are employing drastic measures to persuade women and young people to have more children. The assumption is often that young people are deliberately choosing to have fewer children, and that women must be incentivized to make reproductive decisions in line with national fertility targets.
The UNFPA State of World Population Report 2025, titled 'The real fertility crisis: The pursuit of reproductive agency in a changing world', shines a much-needed light on the individual realities of vast numbers of people who are unable to create the families they want, if they choose to start one.
The State of World Population report is UNFPA’s annual flagship publication. Published yearly since 1978, it shines a light on emerging issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, bringing them into the mainstream and exploring the challenges and opportunities they present for international development.
The Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific will launch the report this year in Bangkok, Singapore, Dublin, Canberra, and Wellington, through a series of events, bringing high-level stakeholders together to delve into the report findings and advocate for policies that can support individuals to achieve their fertility aspirations.
This webpage will provide updates on the launch events organized by the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, as well as provide resources relating to the report launches in countries across the region.
Download UNFPA's State of World Population Report 2025: The Real Fertility Crisis.
Access the interactive version of the report.
