3 reports on this story

One of Utah’s greatest economic advantages is still slipping: Birth rate

— Utah's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.8 births per woman in 2024, below replacement level, prompting concerns about future workforce shortages, school closures, and economic growth. Experts and advocacy groups…

Cedar City News (Iron County) 1d ago

With demographic dip in sight, Utah universities prepare for budget impacts

— A Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report warns Utah universities face future budget strain from declining college enrollment rates and demographic shifts, though the state fares better than the national average…

St George News (Washington County) 1d ago

With demographic dip in sight, Utah universities prepare for budget impacts

— A Kem C. Gardner Institute report presented to the Utah Board of Higher Education highlights a looming demographic decline in college-aged residents and dropping enrollment rates in Utah's public colleges, raising…