The United States faces fewer births—a declining birth rate—and President Donald Trump’s deportations complicate the situation, potentially affecting the country’s economy.
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Over the last 75 years, birth rates have been cut in half, dropping from 24.1 births per 1,000 people between 1950 and 1955 to 12 births per 1,000 people between 2015 and 2020.
A study by the UCLA Civil Rights Project/Civil Rights Project reveals that increased immigration is essential to sustain population growth and, consequently, keep the country’s economy afloat.
The report, “The Economic Vitality of the U.S. Depends on Immigration,” explores population growth trends and their potential impacts on labor market projections but emphasizes the importance of immigrant workers, regardless of industry or sector.
“The research examines long-term population projections, considering total fertility rates by race in the U.S. and total immigration among different racial groups, and estimates the immigration growth rate needed to stabilize the U.S. population in the long term,” the report states. “The research also examines labor market workforce needs, details the educational level of immigrants, and highlights their education and training needs.”
The report adds that the U.S. faces a critical situation with declining immigration rates from Latin America and President Donald Trump’s deportation plan.
Dr. Raúl Hinojosa-Ojeda, founding director of UCLA’s North American Integration and Development Center (NAID), offers additional analysis on the findings in the podcast ‘El Diario Sin Límites.’
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