Fertility rate

Vietnam has replaced its two-child policy with a new population law offering incentives like extended maternity leave and subsidized prenatal care to address a declining fertility rate. The policy, effective July 1, aims to encourage larger families through financial and social support measures.

The article discusses India's declining fertility rate and its social-economic impacts, rising antibiotic resistance, and the effects of recent GST reforms on healthcare. It also covers challenges in Kerala related to amoebic meningoencephalitis cases and emphasizes the need for mental health discussions among youth.

The US fertility rate has decreased by over 20% since 2007. Certain states have experienced an even more significant decline.

Hong Kong has distributed $180 million in baby bonuses since 2023 to 71,866 parents of newborns, aiming to raise the city’s fertility rate, which was 0.841 in 2024. The program, set to expire in October 2026, includes tax measures, expanded childcare services, and increased assisted reproductive treatment quotas.

The US fertility rate has decreased by over 20% since 2007, with certain states experiencing an even more significant decline.

South Korea is implementing measures like matchmaking and cash incentives to combat population decline. Canada also faces a record-low fertility rate, prompting experts to examine South Korea's approach to address similar demographic challenges.

The U.S. birth rate has declined by 22% since 2007, with a study suggesting smartphones, including the iPhone, may account for nearly half of this drop by reducing relationship formation and partnered intimacy. The National Bureau of Economic Research paper highlights factors like increased access to pornography and reduced social contact as contributing to the decline.

A new study suggests that smartphone use accounts for 33–52% of the decline in fertility rates among women aged 15–44. The research attributes a significant portion of the drop in general fertility rates to increased smartphone usage.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said the government will focus on improving family life rather than relying on incentives to address a record-low fertility rate. He acknowledged the challenges in reversing declining birth rates, a global issue.

India's fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 children per woman, falling below the replacement level. This decline could impact the workforce, elderly population, and overall economy.

The fertility rate in England and Wales has reached a record low, according to recent data. This decline highlights ongoing demographic challenges in the region.

The fertility rate in England and Wales has reached a record low, according to recent data. This decline highlights ongoing demographic challenges in the region.

Asia's aging population is becoming a global concern, with countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines entering demographic transitions. The 'silver dividend'—economic opportunities from aging populations—may offset the economic toll of aging, particularly in Southeast Asia.

The article explores declining fertility rates in the U.S., attributing the trend to factors like economic pressures, rising living costs, and shifting societal norms. It highlights concerns about long-term demographic impacts on the population.

The United States fertility rate has reached an all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline. The rate has dropped nearly 23 percent since 2007.

The U.S. saw 710,000 fewer births last year compared to two decades ago, with the fertility rate hitting historic lows. This decline is attributed to reduced teen pregnancies and increased delays in childbirth among women into their 30s and 40s.

Japan's fertility rate has reached a record low and experienced its 10th consecutive year of decline.

Japan's fertility rate has reached a record low, marking the 10th consecutive year of decline.