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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that the global birth rate (fertility rate) will change significantly over a century. The birth rate will be lower in 2050 than in 1950. Currently, the global fertility rate is 2.5 and is projected to be 2.2 births per woman in 2050.
Africa has the highest fertility rate. In 1950, it was 6.57 live births per woman. This figure is predicted to decrease to 3.07 live births per woman by 2050.
Since 1950, the global population has increased from 2.5 billion to more than 7.7 billion. However, by 2050, it is only expected to reach 9.7 billion. Fertility growth has slowed from 1-2% to 0.5% annually. This is due to declining birth rates and an aging population.
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