Archived -- Figure 1. -- Annual number of births, with projections: 1948 to 2028

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

A Back to School Special Report on the Baby Boom Echo: No End in Sight (August 19, 1999)

Figure 1. -- Annual number of births, with projections: 1948 to 2028

Number of births (in millions)

In fall 1999, public and private school enrollment is projected to surpass the previous high of 1998, and is expected to increase every year through 2006.

From fall 1972 to fall 1984, total elementary and secondary school enrollment decreased every year, reflecting a