Birth Rate News - Latest Updates & Headlines
S. Korea's childbirths rise for 7th month straight in January
Seoul, March 26: The number of babies born in South Korea increased for the seventh consecutive month in January, showed data on Wednesday, in a positive sign for a country struggling with a demographic crisis.
S. Korea may log negative growth from 2050 if low birth rate continues: BOK chief
Seoul, March 14: The chief of the South Korean central bank on Friday warned that the current level of ultra-low birth rate will cause South Korea to log negative economic growth after 2050, calling for measures to ease intense competition and burdens regarding employment, housing and childcare.
Childbirths in S. Korea rebound for 1st time in 9 years in 2024 on post-pandemic weddings
Seoul, Feb 26: The number of babies born in South Korea increased for the first time in nine years in 2024, driven by a post-pandemic rise in marriages, evolving attitudes toward parenthood, and demographic changes, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
South Korea needs to accept more foreigners in tackling population crisis: Presidential committee official
Seoul, Feb 18: South Korea needs to accept more foreigners and seek other comprehensive measures to tackle problems in connection with its ultra-low birth rate and rapid ageing, a senior presidential committee official said on Tuesday.
S. Korea's childbirth rate rose highest in 14 years in November 2024
Seoul, Jan 22: The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest rate in 14 years in November, driven partly by an increase in marriages in the post-pandemic era and shifting perceptions toward marriage and parenthood, the country's statistics agency said on Wednesday.
China's population decline accelerates amid falling births and rising deaths
Beijing, January 18: China's population continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year, with deaths surpassing the slight rise in births, raising concerns over the nation's long-term demographic and economic outlook, as reported by the Taipei Times.