45% of Women Estimated to be Single and Childless by 2030

- Recent data predicts that **45%** of women between ages **25 and 44** will be single and childless by **2030**. - The number of single women in the U.S. is expected to rise **1.2%** every year. - Economist Ellen Zentner highlights that motherhood is the largest contributor to the wage gap. - Single women spend more on travel, nightlife, and retail, boosting the economy. - Concerns arise about the negative societal impact, including mental health issues and declining birth rates. Source: [The Savanna Post- Medium](https://medium.com/the-savanna-post/45-of-women-estimated-to-be-single-and-childless-by-2030-1faf959b26cf#:~:text=Recent%20data%20predicts%20that%2045,to%20rise%201.2%25%20every%20year.&text=We're%20told%20by%20our,charge%20of%20her%20own%20life.)