Population

Irish Birth Rate Collapsing

By Patrick E Walsh In May 2024 I published the following Substack predicting that the native Irish would not be replacing itself annually by 2025, based on estimated birth and death rates: A people ‘not busy being born is busy dying…’ The article used estimates of Irish births for 2024 and 2025. When compared to

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Birthgap – Childless World (Part I)

The era of ultra-low birthrates has begun. But why are people having so few children these days? And what are the consequences ? Come on a journey of discovery across 24 countries to find the reason and also the future consequences for young and old alike. This is Part 1 of Birthgap – Childless World.

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