Declining Birth Rate News Today

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

Cost of living, unaffordable childcare and poor job market are some of the reasons why young adults are avoiding parenthood.

South Korea is set to become a super-aged society in 2025, when people over the age of 65 will account for 20 per cent of its total population of 52 million. By 2050, the segment could rise to nearly 44 per cent.

South Korea has broken its own record in having the world's lowest birth rate. The average number of expected births for women in the country plunged to 0.72 in 2023 -- far below the 2.1 figure needed to maintain a stable population. More South Koreans are delaying or even deciding not to have children, despite the gov

The data revealed a 5.1% decline in the number of births from the previous year, reaching 758,631.

The number of babies born in Japan fell for an eighth straight year to a record low in 2023. A weakening currency, the high cost of living and unfavourable working conditions are some of the many issues that are keeping residents from having children. According to estimates, Japan's population will likely decline by ab

Japan is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in a nationwide effort to reverse the trend of dwindling marriage numbers and bolster its population. To determine compatibility between potential partners, administrators use AI to analyze personal information, including data sourced from marriage support centers or questionnaires provided to participants.

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (Feb 16) that Singaporeans aged 40 and above will benefit from a new SkillsFuture programme that includes a S$4,000 (US$2,970) top-up in credits in May.

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CNA looks at how bad the decline is and what it could mean for Beijing's economic future and global influence.