birth rate
Coverage of birth rate in the Nexus archive.
- China’s birth rate just hit its lowest point since 1949—and Trip.com cofounder James Liang thinks that’s a threat to innovation
Trip.com cofounder James Liang warns that China's record-low birth rate of 5.63 per 1,000 people in 2023 threatens innovation, as declining populations reduce the talent pool for technological advancement. He highlights East Asia's demographic crisis, with Japan, South Korea, and others nearing 'super-aged' status, and notes global fertility rates below replacement levels in two-thirds of countries.
- China’s ‘silver economy’ shines as birth rate plunges
China's aging population is driving growth in the 'silver economy,' with companies developing products and services tailored to older adults. The decline in birth rates is accelerating the need for economic adaptations to support the elderly demographic.
- Another dire problem for Social Security: Trustees may be calculating the birth rate wrong
Social Security trustees may be incorrectly calculating the birth rate, which is another problem for the program. The article states that a potential baby boom is unlikely to save Social Security.