Elon Musk Warns of Extinction Due to Declining Birth Rates, Urges Men to Have Children with Multiple Women Like Himself

In an age when tech moguls are redefining not just industries but societal norms, Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, has made it clear that he believes humanity’s greatest existential threat is not climate change or political instability, but something far more fundamental: declining birth rates. Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and a father to at least 14 children with four different women, has issued a stark warning that if birth rates continue to drop, civilization itself could be at risk.

Musk’s comments were made in response to new statistics from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, which revealed that the total number of births in the U.S. in 2023 fell to a record low of 3.596 million — the lowest level in over 40 years. The report also highlighted a decline of 2 percent from 2022 and a general fertility rate of 54.5 births per 1,000 women, which marks a 3 percent drop from the previous year.

These numbers have raised alarm about the long-term sustainability of the U.S. population, with some demographic experts warning of the societal and economic implications of a shrinking workforce and an aging population.

On Tuesday, in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Musk responded to these troubling statistics, stating bluntly: “Low birth rates will end civilization.” Musk’s belief in the importance of reversing this trend is so profound that he has gone beyond public statements — he has become an active participant in his own population-building strategy.

Known for his ventures in space exploration and electric vehicles, Musk has now found a new project: repopulating the world with his own offspring.

In his response, Musk didn’t just highlight the numbers; he detailed his own personal solution to this demographic crisis. “To reach legion-level before the apocalypse, we will need to use surrogates,” Musk allegedly told Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer and journalist with whom he shares a child.

According to reports, Musk, 53, has long been concerned about falling birth rates and sees the solution as a matter of reproduction, not just in the traditional way, but through surrogacy and strategic family planning.

Musk’s apparent obsession with ensuring humanity’s future has led him to propose having many children with multiple women. He has publicly admitted that he sees himself as part of a solution to prevent the collapse of civilization — something he believes is inevitable if birth rates continue to decline.

Musk’s “baby legion” is a project that he is apparently dedicated to, even going so far as to offer large sums of money to keep the mothers of his children silent and under contract. According to reports from sources close to Musk, he has fathered 14 children with at least four different women. Yet, the real number is believed to be much higher, as Musk has not publicly confirmed every child he has fathered.

His efforts to create a sustained, intelligent bloodline go beyond the traditional notion of family. Musk’s vision for the future of humanity appears to be one where genetic intelligence plays a major role. Musk himself has stated that intelligent people must have more children to counteract the decline in birth rates.

He believes that, as a highly intelligent individual, he has a responsibility to help secure humanity’s future by fathering children who will one day play a key role in advancing society and helping to colonize Mars.

The recent statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics further underscore Musk’s fears. The 2 percent decline in births from 2022 to 2023 marks a worrying trend that has been ongoing for years. Since 2008, the fertility rate in the United States has been on a steady decline, falling by 1 percent annually.

This trend is happening not just in the U.S., but across many parts of the developed world, including Europe and Japan, where low birth rates are threatening long-term economic stability.

As Eric Finnigan, vice president of Demographics Research at John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC), pointed out, there are three primary reasons for the falling birth rates:

1. Fewer women are becoming mothers.

2. Delayed motherhood — the average age of first-time mothers is now 30.

3. Smaller family sizes overall.

Finnigan noted that modern adults are reaching traditional life milestones later, including marriage and homeownership. These delays are linked to rising living costs, economic uncertainty, and the pursuit of career and personal ambitions, leading many to decide against starting families.

Musk’s solution to the issue is both personal and grandiose. He has publicly urged men to have more children, and not just with one partner. According to reports, he is actively seeking out women who are willing to bear his children, often using his social media platform to engage with them directly.

Musk has even been reported to propose surrogacy arrangements to reach his goal of creating a “legion” of children.

This rhetoric aligns with Musk’s deep-seated belief that humanity is headed for extinction if it doesn’t take action soon. Musk has warned that low birth rates could lead to a “mass extinction” of humanity, as fewer young people enter the workforce, leaving a shrinking tax base and fewer people to care for the elderly.

In his mind, the solution is simple: more children, particularly those of high intelligence, to ensure the survival and prosperity of the human race.

This idea is in direct opposition to the pronatalist policies many countries are considering, which offer incentives to families who choose to have more children. In fact, some reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering implementing financial incentives for American families to have more children.

These include baby bonuses and tax breaks for those who have larger families, but Musk’s personal solution goes beyond policy — it involves his own active participation.

Musk’s comments have added fuel to the ongoing debate about declining birth rates and the potential consequences of a shrinking global population. While some demographic experts argue that lower birth rates are a result of socio-economic factors such as rising housing costs, job insecurity, and the growing cost of raising children, Musk’s perspective focuses on personal responsibility and genetic legacy.

For Musk, the urgency of the birthrate crisis has led him to invest millions of dollars into fertility and population research, looking for ways to reverse the decline. Musk sees his own offspring as part of a broader plan to save humanity from the demographic collapse he believes is looming. His vision for the future includes intelligent children who will be able to help him achieve his ambitious goals — including the colonization of Mars.

The lengths Musk is reportedly going to in order to expand his family have raised significant ethical questions. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are said to be part of the deals Musk makes with the mothers of his children, ensuring that they remain silent about their relationships with him and the details of his reproductive plans.

Women who speak out or seek outside counsel reportedly face financial repercussions, creating a culture of silence and compliance.

This system has drawn criticism for its manipulative nature, with Musk’s wealth and influence used to control the lives of those involved in his “baby empire.” While Musk’s supporters claim that his intentions are noble and in the interest of saving humanity, critics argue that this level of control over reproductive rights and relationships is deeply problematic.

As Elon Musk continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in both business and reproduction, the question remains: What will his legacy truly be? Will Musk’s attempts to repopulate the world through his personal “baby legion” help ensure the survival of humanity, or will they reveal the dark side of his ambition?

With each passing year, as birth rates continue to decline, Musk’s influence in both the tech world and his growing family may become a defining characteristic of his legacy. One thing is certain: Musk’s vision for humanity’s future is as bold and controversial as any of his other ventures, and it’s unfolding with all the intensity of a science fiction plot.