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Ultra orthodox women in Israel have the highest life expectancy and a negligible child mortality rate but they’re having more kids than any African country.

Oman is a fairly developed country and they have twice as many kids per woman compared to poor Ukraine and almost-starving North Korea.

Cultural background is a huge influence in fertility. African immigrants in Europe have more children the poorer they are, the opposite of locals.

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The birth rate in Oman has collapsed since the 90s to a bit above replacement level.

You’re right about the Haredi though. Congratulations, on a discussion of demographics across billions of people, you found one community of less than 2 million that buck the trend. Good for you.

Cultural background can have an influence, sure, but generally not enough to have a macro level effect. Hence the global trend.