Name: Religions and babies
Uploaded: 2012-05-22T15:00:56Z
Duration: 13 min 3 s
Description: Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others -- and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his trademark humor and sharp insight, Hans reaches a surprising conclusion on world fertility rates.

Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others -- and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his trademark humor and sharp insight, Hans reaches a surprising conclusion on world fertility rates.

Hans Rosling: Religions and babies

Religions and babies

By 2010, 80% of humans lived in countries with about two children per woman, debunking myths on religion and birth rates.

Global population growth is not fueled by higher birth rates but by the 'big fill-up' effect, as younger generations age.

The shift to lower birth rates worldwide aligns with increased child survival, education, and women's participation in the workforce.