Nordic countries have historically been seen as examples of nations with relatively high fertility rates, supported by strong gender equality and generous family policies. However, in recent years, fertility rates in these countries have also declined. What factors could be driving this trend? Dr. Tomas Sobotka, Deputy Director of the Vienna Institute of Demography at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, explores the key factors contributing to this decline. | 8th Global Symposium on Population Ageing and Low Fertility