A recent study by the Max Planck Society suggests that families across the globe will undergo substantial transformations in the near future. The research projects a steep decrease of more than 35% in the number of relatives an individual will have, accompanied by significant changes in family structures. The study forecasts a decline in the number of cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, while great-grandparents and grandparents are expected to increase.
For instance, in 1950, a 65-year-old woman had an average of 41 living relatives, but by 2095, a woman of the same age is predicted to have only 25 living relatives.