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Japan's birth rate falls to a record low as the number of marriages also drops

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eight straight year in 2023

The Independent UK

Maternity services under threat due to falling London birth rates

Falling birth rates and low staff morale and trust across the NHS in North London have raised concern among councillors.

Evening Standard

Turkey's President Criticizes Eurovision For Gender Neutrality

President Erdogan criticizes Eurovision for promoting nontraditional gender identities and expresses concern over Turkey's declining birth rates.

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London faces more school closures and mergers as birth rate falls

Demands for places falls amid fears over birth rate

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London's birth rate tumbles 20% in a decade as cost of living crisis puts people off having children

More couples choose to delay children or not have them at all

Evening Standard

Why are birth rates falling across Europe? Pope calls for Italians to have more babies

Births in Europe reached their lowest point since the 1960s in 2022

Evening Standard

South Korea To Establish Ministry To Address Low Birth Rate

South Korea and Japan address declining birth rates through new ministries and agencies, focusing on societal changes and family support.

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South Korea To Establish Ministry To Address Low Birth Rate

South Korea and Japan are addressing declining birth rates through new government agencies and initiatives, but challenges remain due to societal factors.

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U.S. Births Decline In 2023, Reversing Temporary Increase

Explore the latest CDC data showing a decline in U.S. birth rates in 2023, with implications for various age groups and societal factors.

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China struggles to care for ageing population after decades of one-child policy

With China set to have 400 million elderly people by 2035, authorities are trying to figure out how to take care of them. Family structures were transformed with the now defunct one-child policy. Even now, the birth rate continues to plummet. With the state pension fund drying up and less…

France 24

CDC: Kentucky has 4th-highest teen birthrate in U.S.

Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S. That’s according to the latest figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed Kentucky’s teen birthrate 38 percent higher than the national average.

WEKU

By 2531, Everyone In Japan Will Have The Same Surname Unless Marriage Laws Change

Current laws in Japan, which dictate that families should adopt one family name after marriage, could result in the whole population being named "Sato."

International Business Times UK

S. Korea's 'Have a Career or Have a Family' Mentality to Blame for Lowest Birth Rate in the World, Study

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

International Business Times UK

France's law to ensure people 'age well' falls short of expectations

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

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S. Korea's Toxic 'Have a Career or Have a Family' Mentality to Blame for Lowest Birth Rate in the World, Study

In a bid to save its workforce from a severe staffing crisis, South Korea has spent more than £200 billion on encouraging couples to have children.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Birth Rate Declines By 5.1%, PM Kishida Says It's Their 'Biggest Crisis'

Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.

France 24

Immersive 'Wonka' experience cancelled after children left in tears

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany's most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. In other news, South Korea's birth rate drops to…

International Business Times

South Korea Birth Rate Falls To All-time Low

South Korea's birth rate fell to a record low last year, the government said on Wednesday, despite having poured billions of dollars into efforts to encourage women to have more children and maintain population stability.

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Spain's Birth Rate Reaches Record Low In 2021

Learn about Spain's declining birth rate and its potential impact on population growth and economy.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Falling birth rates and shrinking populations could be worse than climate change — we must prepare for demographic winter

Like an unwanted swallow out of season, the signs are that much of the world is entering a demographic winter with Britain, North America and Europe in the lead.

Bangkok Post

Govt to push artificial insemination to boost birth rate

CHIANG MAI: The Ministry of Public Health will soon announce measures to promote artificial insemination among people wanting to be parents.

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Declining Birth Rates: Why More Americans are Having Fewer Children

Discover why the average American family is choosing to have fewer children. Economic factors, career choices, and environmental concerns all play a role.

Evening Standard

London schools at risk of closure as families flee the capital, report warns

Drop in birth rate, Brexit, the pandemic and cost-of-living all to blame for the drop in demand for school places

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China's population decline poses significant challenges for the economy

China's record low birth rate and shrinking population pose significant challenges for its economy. The government is taking steps to encourage childbirth,...

The Conversation

Why Taiwan's falling birth rate has become a national security issue

Christmas is coming to Taipei and the city is at least partially decked out for the season. In Muzha, on the city’s outskirts, the Catholic church has set up a nativity scene. There is as yet no baby in the manger and the scene looks rather forlorn. That’s somehow appropriate…

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