US teen birth rates reach new record low in 2025, CDC reports
April 9, 2026 • Google News World
US Teen Birth Rates Reach Historic Low in 2025, CDC Reports
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen birth rates have hit a new historical low in 2025. The data, released by the CDC, shows that the number of births among teenagers aged 15-19 has decreased significantly.
The CDC reported that the teen birth rate in 2025 was lower than it had been in previous years, with a total of [number] births occurring among this age group. This represents a significant decline from previous years, with the teen birth rate having dropped by [percentage] since [year].
The CDC attributed the decrease in teen birth rates to various factors, including increased access to education and family planning resources, as well as changes in social norms and cultural attitudes towards teenage pregnancy.
Separately, US fertility rates have also reached a record low in 2025, according to data from multiple news sources. The New York Times reported that the total fertility rate (TFR) in the United States had dropped to [number] births per woman, while CNN stated that the TFR had fallen to [number] births per woman.
The decline in US fertility rates has been attributed to various factors, including increased access to birth control and family planning resources, as well as changes in social norms and cultural attitudes towards having children.
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