Declining Population Growth Projected to Slash U.S. GDP by $100 Billion in 2026

Washington, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
A sharp demographic slowdown is set to cost the U.S. economy $100 billion this year. Analysis reveals a “growth gap” of 1.4 million fewer residents will eliminate vital household spending, threatening 741,500 jobs and challenging the nation’s reliance on workforce expansion.