A growing number of Americans are choosing not unlikely to have children, according to recent research by the Pew Research Center. A 2023 survey of 1,916 adults ages 18 to 49 who do not have children It revealed that 47 percent have no plans to become parents, according to a survey that included 770 adults ages 18 to 49 who do not have children and say they are not too or not at all likely to have them. This figure represents a 10 percentage point increase since 2018 and a 3 point rise from 2021.

In a survey this year of 770 adults ages 18 to 49 who do not have children and say they are unlikely to ever have them, Of those who do not want children, 57 percent cited simply not wanting to as their primary reason. The next largest group expressed a desire to "focus on other things." Additionally, 38 percent mentioned "concerns about the state of the world," while 36 percent stated they "cannot afford the expense" of raising children.

The Pew Research Center's findings indicate that many respondents believe not having children allows them to achieve greater career success and maintain a more active social life. They also feel that a fulfilling life is not necessarily dependent on having children.