u/DueFace5489

Birth rates are steadily dropping across Africa (-18% in 15 years, Kenya). This is mirroring the European declines of last century but without the economic prosperity Europeans saw.

Africa could be in for a world of hurt if they lose their population growth steam before becoming wealthy enough to transition to a mature economy.

This problem is already playing out in South America and South Asia.

"Growth was strongest among older age groups. Spending by those aged 60 and above rose 61.1 percent"

"The data suggests financially stable grandparents are increasingly paying for high-cost services such as postpartum care centers as the birth rate rebounds"