Demographic suicide refers to the rapid decrease in population due to a combination of factors. It describes a situation where a society is unable to replace its own population, leading to an ageing population and a decline in economic and social growth. Synonyms for demographic suicide include population decline, depopulation, and demographic collapse. Other terms used to describe this phenomenon include demographic implosion, population death spiral, and population extinction. These expressions highlight the critical nature of the issue, and the need for governments to address it through targeted policies to increase birth rates, encourage immigration and provide support for families. Failure to address demographic decline can result in significant negative consequences for the nation's social and economic stability.