Turkey is experiencing a significant decline in fertility rates, dropping from 2.11 in 2013 to 1.51 in 2023, the largest decrease among European countries. Experts attribute this decline to economic factors, such as a deepening financial crisis, rising costs of living, and changing social norms regarding family size. While the total fertility rate (TFR) suggests alarming trends, some experts argue that completed cohort fertility rates indicate a less dire situation. Factors like urbanization, education, and women's employment are also influencing this demographic shift. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)