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US Renewable Energy Share vs US Birth Rate
US Renewable Energy Share and US Birth Rate correlate at r = -0.87 over 60 years (1965–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.39. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.87 to -0.39 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.87
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 60 (1965–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.92 to -0.79
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.39
Sources
- US Renewable Energy Share (% of primary energy): Our World in Data. US Renewable Energy Share (Our World in Data: Renewables).
- US Birth Rate (per 1,000 people): World Bank. US Birth Rate (World Bank indicator SP.DYN.CBRT.IN).
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- US Renewable Energy Share vs US Federal Debt Outstanding (r = +0.99)
- US Renewable Energy Share vs US Wind Power Generation (r = +0.99)
- US Renewable Energy Share vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = -0.97)
- US Renewable Energy Share vs US Population Aged 65+ (r = +0.96)
- US Renewable Energy Share vs US GDP (current US$) (r = +0.95)
- Atmospheric Methane (global) vs US Birth Rate (r = -0.95)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.