The United Nations has said worsening economic hardship is preventing many young people around the world from starting families and having the number of children they desire.
According to the UN, rising living costs, unemployment, housing challenges and financial insecurity are making it increasingly difficult for young people to marry and raise children.
The organisation noted that many young people are delaying major life decisions because they are uncertain about their financial future and the cost of raising a family.
The UN stressed that the issue is not simply about people choosing to have fewer children, but about economic pressures limiting their ability to make family decisions freely.
It called on governments to improve access to decent jobs, affordable housing, healthcare and family support policies that would give young people greater confidence to start and raise families.
The organisation warned that addressing the economic challenges facing young people is essential to ensuring they can build the future they want without being held back by financial hardship.
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