Anti-natalist population policies are measures implemented by governments to discourage higher birth rates and reduce population growth within a country. These policies may include family planning programs, access to contraception, education on smaller family sizes, or even penalties for having more than a certain number of children.
Related terms
Total fertility rate (TFR): The average number of children born per woman during her reproductive years in a given population.
One-child policy: A specific example of an anti-natalist policy implemented in China between 1979 and 2015 which restricted most families to have only one child.
Overpopulation: A situation where the number of people in a region exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment, leading to resource scarcity and other social, economic, and environmental challenges.