Nordic — It is an international trend, and the decline can be seen in all the Nordic countries. Swedes have not given birth to so few children since measurements began in 1749. On average, Swedish women now give birth to 1.45 children and the greatest decrease is in Malmö. Sara Mikkelsen, a statistician at Region Skåne, explains how it affects locally and what it means for urban development and property needs in the future.