Comment: Falling fertility rates across the world is a good thing 

Covid-19 has temporarily exacerbated the longer-term decline in fertility rates

Fertility rates are falling across the globe – even in places such as sub-Saharan Africa where they remain high. 

Fertility rates are falling across the globe — even in places such as sub-Saharan Africa where they remain high. 

This is good for women, families, societies and the environment.