🔒 Thailand races to reverse demographic decline, economy revival
With a dwindling and ageing population, Thailand grapples with the urgent need for measures to reverse the demographic decline.
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With a dwindling and ageing population, Thailand grapples with the urgent need for measures to reverse the demographic decline.
Global adult mortality rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, reversing previous decreasing trends, according to a study.
Increase seen during pandemic period, following decrease between 1950 and 2019; child mortality continued to drop during pandemic.
By 2100, 97% of countries will have fertility rates below what is needed to maintain their current population, researchers claim 'implications are immense'
The world is approaching a low-fertility future. Although by 2100 more than 97% of countries and territories will have fertility rates below what is necessary to sustain population size over time, comparatively high fertility rates in numerous low-income countries, predominantly in western and eastern sub-Saharan Africa, will continue to drive population increases in these locations throughout the century.