Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2026
The annual number of deaths in the U.S. is projected to exceed the annual number of births beginning in 2030, according to a January report from the Congressional Budget Office.
The projections are based on existing laws and policies as of Sept. 30, as well as recent demographic trends, and serve as a benchmark for assessing how potential legislation could affect the size and structure of the U.S. population.
Here are six takeaways for healthcare leaders:
1. The population is expected to increase from 349 million people in 2026 to 364 million in 2056. The rate of population growth is projected to slow over the next three decades — from an average of 0.3% annually in the next 10 years...
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