Map: Population Density, Global Fertility, And GDP

To sustain themselves, many nations adopt policies to raise, lower, or maintain their population levels. And while a country's gross domestic product may often predict its stance, that's not always the case. Roll your mouse over the countries below to learn more about them:

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This map highlights government policies toward fertility (lower, maintain, raise or no intervention).

Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division; World Bank

Credit: Bill Chappell, Alyson Hurt and JoElla Straley / NPR

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