BMC Public Health February 2020 PMID 32087705

Human fertility in relation to education, economy, religion, contraception, and family planning programs.

Frank Götmark, Malte Andersson

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What people are saying

Multiple discussions highlight the negative correlation between total fertility rate (TFR) and education, with users noting that increased educational access for women leads to lower fertility. For instance, one participant emphasizes that 'actually the greatest correlation with lower birth rate is women's access to education,' signaling a strong acknowledgment of this dynamic. The tone of the discussions often mixes supportive statements that celebrate educational advancements with critical perspectives on cultural factors, reflecting a nuanced understanding of the issue.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions reflect a moderate agreement with the publication's conclusions about the factors affecting human fertility rates.

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There is a high level of curiosity surrounding the article, as many participants actively seek clarification and share additional resources.

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While some posts engage critically with the content, the depth of engagement varies, with a mix of sharing studies and personal beliefs.

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Many participants believe the findings will have a significant impact on understanding demographic changes and policy formation.

Abstract in brief

  • The world's population is projected to rise significantly this century, impacting issues like climate, food security, and resources, with Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as a key indicator of fertility levels.
  • Recent research analyzes the relationship between TFR and five influencing factors: education, economy (GDP per capita), religiosity, contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR), and family planning program strength across six global regions and 141 countries.
  • Findings show a negative correlation between TFR and education, CPR, and GDP per capita, while a positive correlation exists with religiosity; notably, Western Europe diverges from this trend in some respects, indicating the complexity of these relationships.

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Pachito dlt
@Francisco_dltr · X

@grok @Jamp182 @JuanMOquendoL Creo que este es el artículo al que se refiere Grock. https://t.co/dMl13zx2me

Apr 5, 2025 · 31 likes · 2 shares · 92 followers View post →
أسامة الجميلي
@UsamahBatil · X

@Z_MSS1 الجواب هنا يادكتور واعتقد انه مجال جيد للدراسة المحلية https://t.co/aMc9WUdZZ0

May 29, 2022 · 22 likes · 2 shares · 4,784 followers View post →
Paweł Basiukiewicz
@PBasiukiewicz · X

@JacSkoo @Tomek_PL_ @tomi246374548 https://t.co/nypnrU4mvb https://t.co/DP552wLwgJ

Feb 26, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 47,668 followers View post →
Alex
@PoincianaGyal · X

Birth rates would definitely increase w an economy boost, but yea child friendly policy would definitely help too.) if you’re looking for more info on the correlation between education and fertility rates these are good studies https://t.co/4gsomPXhDm https://t.co/CnPbtWX53Q https://t.co/f3OyWHbaNm

Mar 8, 2025 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 161 followers View post →
Dr. Factos, PhD
@ronaldowave · X

https://t.co/yevjTZbDGz

Jan 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 2,021 followers View post →
beezy
@boomyzoomer · X

@King_Killmanga @tap3000 @willycactus_ yeah I meant to lol, here's that one https://t.co/MJtM4cNtao and then another one I found. https://t.co/t64LYoXN8u there's a lot of them out there!

Mar 26, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,187 followers View post →

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@Ali15Ros · X

@ada_lluch https://t.co/hxJZSAYMMa https://t.co/vWdUaaOBVk https://t.co/dbrxL81ssM https://t.co/7FjeiD94Wp

Sep 24, 2025 · 393 followers View post →
wifarm
@wifarm156721 · X

@elonmusk Paper graphs education, religion, location, wealth of women. any surprises? https://t.co/UaGsw7EWN9 https://t.co/Ze9hx6tBiX

Sep 7, 2025 · 20 followers View post →
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@ArcanesValor · X

@Kapowskli @generic_void @RokoMijic The relationship is robust across countries, across major regions, in within-country samples, etc. As I said, there’s a literature on this. Who cares about Roko’s chart. https://t.co/UoNIA02ZKK

Jul 3, 2025 · 154 followers View post →
Mac_Strzelba
@StrzelbaMacko · X

@LawrencezArabii @MateuszLakomy Götmark, F., & Andersson, M. (2020). "Human fertility in relation to education, economy, religion, contraception, and family planning programs." Lesthaeghe, R. (2010). "The Unfolding Story of the Second Demographic Transition." Population and Development Review, 36(2), 211-251

Jun 25, 2025 · 21 followers View post →
Nan Khan Yone
@YoneKhan50377 · X

https://t.co/ydRyl0QdSJ

Jun 9, 2025 · 799 followers View post →
Tsob@nis
@voskaros · X

@LeonPalaiodimos @LaughInYourFac3 Σε αντίθεση με ένα πινακάκι pupmed In decreasing order of strength, fertility (TFR) correlates negatively with education, CPR, and GDP per capita, and positively with religiosity https://t.co/C23WBkLg1Q

May 31, 2025 · 540 followers View post →
DesShanel
@scorpiheux · X

an interesting study on the matter if you are curious https://t.co/gq8EeKJ5lu

May 26, 2025 · 1 like · 382 followers View post →
Evento Canônico
@Dasgalaxia4 · X

@BlackWhiteTTs @5gramasdememes esse daqui tambem é muito importante por trabalhar em quase todos os paises do globo (141 paises) https://t.co/Mxp4Ak3FjC

May 18, 2025 · 75 followers View post →
@kyawgyi86123155
@kyawgyi86123151 · X

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Apr 26, 2025 · 1 like · 3,759 followers View post →
John James
@musicman495 · X

@Anc_Aesthetics Actually the greatest correlation with lower birth rate is women's access to education, followed by access to contraception, and then economic opportunity. https://t.co/6npeBzutLn

Apr 19, 2025 · 1,845 followers View post →
Juan Pablo30-07-1905
@juampamillenium · X

RT @Francisco_dltr: @grok @Jamp182 @JuanMOquendoL Creo que este es el artículo al que se refiere Grock. https://t.co/dMl13zx2me

Apr 5, 2025 · 2 shares · 861 followers View post →
Pachito dlt
@Francisco_dltr · X

@grok @Jamp182 @JuanMOquendoL Creo que este es el artículo al que se refiere Grock. https://t.co/dMl13zx2me

Apr 5, 2025 · 31 likes · 2 shares · 92 followers View post →
beezy
@boomyzoomer · X

@King_Killmanga @tap3000 @willycactus_ yeah I meant to lol, here's that one https://t.co/MJtM4cNtao and then another one I found. https://t.co/t64LYoXN8u there's a lot of them out there!

Mar 26, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,187 followers View post →
Zack Pearson
@ZackPearson25 · X

@NNCPost @wjameswright @TkTbay @Smokepop7 @truckdriverpleb https://t.co/7HfYOMmu3B

Mar 24, 2025 · 27 followers View post →
可大夫
@Gypsy_Passion · X

RT @PoincianaGyal: Birth rates would definitely increase w an economy boost, but yea child friendly policy would definitely help too.) if y…

Mar 8, 2025 · 2 shares · 807 followers View post →
Jayson
@Jayceofspades_ · X

RT @PoincianaGyal: Birth rates would definitely increase w an economy boost, but yea child friendly policy would definitely help too.) if y…

Mar 8, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,386 followers View post →
Alex
@PoincianaGyal · X

Birth rates would definitely increase w an economy boost, but yea child friendly policy would definitely help too.) if you’re looking for more info on the correlation between education and fertility rates these are good studies https://t.co/4gsomPXhDm https://t.co/CnPbtWX53Q https://t.co/f3OyWHbaNm

Mar 8, 2025 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 161 followers View post →
The Danneskjold
@futureexpatCAN · X

@RealJSPark1 @Organixinthe613 @RodKahx https://t.co/Xp5ysx7VjY https://t.co/bBnTVCuU1c https://t.co/tnK6N0PUPx https://t.co/NUzQZRjClp Fuck all those scientists and their studies, your feelings are all that matters

Jan 25, 2025 · 458 followers View post →
Dr. Factos, PhD
@ronaldowave · X

https://t.co/yevjTZbDGz

Jan 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 2,021 followers View post →
Andrea Migone
@Andrea_Migone · X

@SpencrGreenberg https://t.co/4LJuPrqRwp https://t.co/rNWyBgsIRN

Aug 28, 2024 · 893 followers View post →
Ryo
@RyoValentin0 · X

@FREEDOMADL @supremetyrone1 Facts actually https://t.co/ih8IPusGsV https://t.co/NTjHJpPvpz https://t.co/zejiIed081

Jul 9, 2024 · 69 followers View post →
mikko kulmala
@mikkokulmala112 · X

@DertMax @WenhamSchloff @Cozzerton @dimipan03_02 @DreamLeaf5 @imagofishing420 It's not an immediate effect, the level of education has been steadily climbing in developed nations. There are actually studies on this, it's an interesting phenomenon https://t.co/76wwY7kRZd

May 28, 2024 · 1 like · 5 followers View post →
BubblyBrayBray
@BubbleBray · X

@FlyWhiteGuyLord @RDwyer36970 @AnonymousLeftie @SwannMarcus89 For you, if you'd like to actually educate yourself a little bit rather than living in the fantasy that your personal experience has any bearing on the reality of human behavior on a global scale: https://t.co/3wNQZVKRtl

May 26, 2024 · 63 followers View post →
Apothegmata
@Apothegmata · X

@amicus_AU @EyeOnStalk @victorckumar It's possible you don't know how to use the Internet, so in your case I will enact the emotional labour. https://t.co/FBTYetcX22 https://t.co/g2V219gkkL https://t.co/czcjMsYf6Q

May 26, 2024 · 219 followers View post →
WhatTheEff
@WTFudgicle · X

@mockdisasterttv @JustinTrudeau Nope. As I said, it’s well studied. “ fertility correlates negatively with education, [contraception availability, and GDP per capita, and positively with religiosity.” https://t.co/UdBzIHjp40

May 20, 2024 · 312 followers View post →
هود نبی
@HoodNabi · X

@LooLooSiah @Aphasmid1991 دلایل زیادی داره، یکیش هم این موردیه که میگی. میتونی این مقاله رو ببینی. ولی به طور متوسط تعداد فرزند در جوامع مختلف و تحصیلات و فاکتورهای مختلف حدود ۲/۳ در هر خانواده است! کسایی که میگن از خیرش میگذرن در اقلیت اند و قطعا منقرض میشن! https://t.co/FYfTacZNwq

May 5, 2024 · 3,129 followers View post →
Jirka Blahút
@BlahutJirka · X

@GonerilKukuck @kaliovhate @TomVeverka5 Že korelace úspěchu a porodnosti více souvisí s "nezávislostí", rozhodnutím kdy zakládat rodinu,apod. spíš než užším výběrem partnerů. https://t.co/CKzcJ4Z1yI https://t.co/hX1gkCDKhe https://t.co/pyV7xQkhfR

Apr 12, 2024 · 30 followers View post →
sayang nabul
@nabulganteng · X

RT @Sebutsaja123_: @Strategi_Bisnis Jangan lupakan tingkat pendidikan juga, min. Ada korelasi negatif antara pendidikan dan angka kelahiran…

Mar 12, 2024 · 2 shares · 519 followers View post →
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@sonneeaa · X

RT @Sebutsaja123_: @Strategi_Bisnis Jangan lupakan tingkat pendidikan juga, min. Ada korelasi negatif antara pendidikan dan angka kelahiran…

Mar 5, 2024 · 2 shares · 534 followers View post →
Grow Sheeran (akun lama kegembok)
@Sebutsaja123_ · X

@Strategi_Bisnis Jangan lupakan tingkat pendidikan juga, min. Ada korelasi negatif antara pendidikan dan angka kelahiran. Analisis awam sy: ya semakin terdidik semakin sadar klo bisa "do great things" tanpa hrs (atau malah hrs tanpa) pernikahan Referensi sy: https://t.co/ZXCVq25E4k

Mar 5, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 24 followers View post →
Alex Günsberg
@alex_gunsberg · X

@MariSchildt @JuhanaBrotherus Hedelmällisyys ja koulutus korreloi negatiivisesti. Samoin hedelmällisyys ja varallisuus useilla mittareilla. Näitä julkaisuja on lukuisia. Unkari antaa verovapauden neljän lapsen synnyttäneille. Se on erinomainen ja inhimillinen säädös. https://t.co/PDtbTjbD3y

Feb 29, 2024 · 4,248 followers View post →
Paweł
@PawelVujc · X

RT @PBasiukiewicz: @JacSkoo @Tomek_PL_ @tomi246374548 https://t.co/nypnrU4mvb https://t.co/DP552wLwgJ

Feb 26, 2024 · 1 share · 848 followers View post →
Paweł Basiukiewicz
@PBasiukiewicz · X

@JacSkoo @Tomek_PL_ @tomi246374548 https://t.co/nypnrU4mvb https://t.co/DP552wLwgJ

Feb 26, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 47,668 followers View post →
Hired Sellout
@Hired_Sellout · X

@ZachLaughlin6 The tightest correlation to TFR >2.1 is women's educational attainment. Graphic from https://t.co/G0pkvXMfVg https://t.co/Mnz5frJLfv

Feb 3, 2024 · 1 like · 717 followers View post →
Patrick Rataud
@PatrickRataud · X

@barriere_dr Les raisons de ↘️ natalité ds le

Jan 23, 2024 · 276 followers View post →
Tobias Anson
@anson_tobias1 · X

@JoshuaOreskovic @Rach4Patriarchy https://t.co/mMp18OZZEw.

Oct 7, 2023 · 47 followers View post →
IntegralAnswers
@IntegralAnswers · X

@TinfoilTricorn @DiligentDenizen I’ve been researching this issue for decades. Here is a decent overview of the topics. https://t.co/U9u62LsKmi.

Aug 21, 2023 · 1 like · 8,326 followers View post →
Franklin Howley-Dumit Serulle
@drfhowley · X

@guaroav3 @XisconRD @LennycastilloG https://t.co/hvO8w42YmJ

Aug 13, 2023 · 1 like · 4,041 followers View post →
Апчхи
@apchhiiiiiii · X

@i_da_grechechka Да хватает исследования о взаимосвязи между рождаемостью и разными параметрами , вот например https://t.co/mHxFzxO958 Из них же сформировались понятия демографических переходов.

Aug 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 11 followers View post →
أَحمَد
@a7mmd_m7 · X

طفشتوا امي ابحثوا تثقفوا هذه قضيتكم وفي مصلحتكم ولا أنتم عارفينها وناشبين لي. بازدياد تعليم المرأة يزداد الوعي والحقوق والوظائف والطموح للنساء مما يجعل صوتها أقوى برفض التفريخ اللانهائي. https://t.co/coptQVz6RY. https://t.co/Kgg3IwUZ3U

Jun 30, 2023 · 151 followers View post →
bernielomax
@bernielomax · X

@Paygan4 @AngrierPotato2 @notacatorami There's a complex relationship. Eg religion globally leads to higher fertility, but if you look closer it varies wildly. from: https://t.co/4Xk0HaKSfh https://t.co/baXlpATmKv

Jun 1, 2023 · 554 followers View post →
M Rawash
@MRawash2 · X

@EagleShery https://t.co/2yr4ep2Cme https://t.co/eAsbniTafE

May 30, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@OnPrincessAlley @TheFun96593011 @fyberjack @bclj199 "Total fertility rate (TFR) is lower with longer average education for females, higher GDP per capita, higher contraceptive prevalence rate, and stronger family planning programs" https://t.co/0b3UevIY8X.

May 15, 2023 · 3,701 followers View post →
Anveṣaṇam
@vicayana · X

@Oni_Daimyo @arya_amsha the higher TFR of Muslims in India can be explained by the fact that they're the poorest religious group in India (https://t.co/6S72N0Vu2B). GDP per capita ↓ = TFR ↑ (https://t.co/cKt8cy3MQa) https://t.co/uw1JJAoYUI https://t.co/6dXgR2Mi8M

May 13, 2023 · 1 like · 1,737 followers View post →
Arjun
@ArjunCalidas · X

@kodiakpilago @MarginalScribb What? I never said Muslims are breeding machines. What a bizarre strawman. Lol. Plus this correlation of education with tfr has been proven scientifically almost conversations. What do you mean by the trope with Jews? Bizarre again... https://t.co/gQHw0XHFJm

May 6, 2023 · 182 followers View post →
m o n d a y
@spacepanty · X

@iwantobehigh what you’re saying isn’t impossible in theory but ideology is more entwined with upbringing than you’re giving it credit for e.g., the vast majority of religious folk aren’t converts, and religiosity is highly correlated with total fertility rate https://t.co/nPyDxrvZdL

Apr 20, 2023 · 1,175 followers View post →
Diego Pereda
@diegopereda · X

@IdafeMartin Sí, claro, no es una correlación directa, solo debe ser la más significativa en términos relativos, supongo. Pero el punto del tema es que las ayudas, la conciliación, etc. tampoco son la panacea, tal y como dices. https://t.co/Nv9VIFXn9w https://t.co/JO8HvBDfCl

Apr 8, 2023 · 1 like · 190 followers View post →
Ponderous Things
@ponderousthings · X

@jorgefa43939891 @EsoClose @Noahpinion https://t.co/JDNGFs4ohQ

Apr 6, 2023 · 1,587 followers View post →
Ivan Gorbadei
@IGorbadei · X

@inverted180 @kaitlynleeRE Here is one of the studies: https://t.co/ZInabT4u08 "In decreasing order of strength, fertility (TFR) correlates negatively with education, CPR, and GDP per capita, and positively with religiosity." I.E. if you make people richer or more educated, they will have fewer children.

Apr 4, 2023 · 9,917 followers View post →
Solvor
@Solvor19721 · X

@eivindtraedal https://t.co/qaz2dniwYN

Mar 30, 2023 · 19 followers View post →
Rational Atheist
@RationalAtheis1 · X

@Rajajoppe Syntyvyys laskee kaikkialla maailmassa ja varsinkin niissä maissa joissa korkein elintaso, BKT, koulutustaso ja sukupuolien välinen tasa-arvo. Mitäs noista Persut aikovat heikentää syntyvyyttä lisätäkseen? https://t.co/vltJlVZdNM

Mar 29, 2023 · 839 followers View post →
Neil Rocha
@isnhhb · X

@Addictedtokaos @MaximeBernier https://t.co/5zZS0UqHps

Mar 22, 2023 · 362 followers View post →
Politically Incorrect
@IcemanCynic · X

@InnocenceCookie @JasnahNoire @seacow___ Educate yourself! https://t.co/10OdHbQJVq.

Dec 23, 2022 · 552 followers View post →
Politically Incorrect
@IcemanCynic · X

They never felt the need to do so in recent past

Dec 22, 2022 · 552 followers View post →
Politically Incorrect
@IcemanCynic · X

https://t.co/10OdHbQJVq. https://t.co/igmnyYonME

Dec 21, 2022 · 552 followers View post →
Politically Incorrect
@IcemanCynic · X

@PointofContact3 Because they have different gender roles. Education reduces TFR to begin with. https://t.co/10OdHbQJVq.

Dec 21, 2022 · 552 followers View post →
أسامة الجميلي
@UsamahBatil · X

@Z_MSS1 الجواب هنا يادكتور واعتقد انه مجال جيد للدراسة المحلية https://t.co/aMc9WUdZZ0

May 29, 2022 · 22 likes · 2 shares · 4,784 followers View post →
Saurabh Bhatnagar
@analyticsaurabh · X

It’s why women with higher education have declining fertility. https://t.co/LhqPLUIBko https://t.co/yMVCcxCM4o

Apr 26, 2022 · 1,554 followers View post →
ScrantonNYC
@NycScranton · X

@NGuava21 @EqualOppCynic @johnmullinax @Noahpinion @GlauSciathan There are always outliers. https://t.co/b475bhvpEV

Mar 30, 2022 · 1 like View post →
Rand fargmar
@RFargmar · X

@jsund81 @Blues_EyeBall @kozzmoknight @RonFilipkowski positive relationship between religiosity and fertility: Within US https://t.co/eUF17iQq9o Across different countries https://t.co/NHFkTPMA6Q https://t.co/z4yD0mfKjO

Mar 22, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
TL
@tomas_lamy · X

@PenguinQl7 @Ganmor4 https://t.co/jFcakDtjds des trucs sérieux quoi

Nov 3, 2021 · 1 like · 4,484 followers View post →
Backgroundbaby at blsky
@EllenMorahan · X

@rob_sheridan For the most part the declining birth rate in developed countries is a result of women's access to education. It is something to be celebrated https://t.co/401Aaa0Ktj

May 24, 2021 · 1 like · 69 followers View post →
Colin ☭
@cthom1156 · X

@gayfrogo @ClimateHuman I mean it’s been studied a bit, most of the research is locked behind medical journal paywalls tho https://t.co/AFPGu5UPJL

May 17, 2021 · 271 followers View post →
Andrew Lockley
@andrewjlockley · X

@Frances_Coppola https://t.co/MvoZTYc4OG

May 9, 2021 · 1,937 followers View post →
Emmanuel Pont
@EmmPont · X

@mclucal Un mémoire de master sur la question, rien trouvé d'autre : https://t.co/DPl8oRKO0h il conclut prudemment qu'on peut trouver qqc si on cherche sur son petit échantillon. Après ça ne correspond pas aux corrélations habituelles comme https://t.co/zE5ShEs6tM

Jan 20, 2021 · 3,582 followers View post →
J Patrick McKeown
@jpmckeown · X

Good new research article in BMC Public Health on "Human fertility in relation to education, economy, religion, contraception, and family planning programs", by Frank Götmark and Malte Andersson. Open Access https://t.co/O2h8xHVIjt #demography https://t.co/CCtqVSRB8K

Mar 4, 2020 · 783 followers View post →