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Sri Lanka's population increases by over 1.4 million to 21.76 million
Colombo, April 7: The total population of Sri Lanka reported in the Census of Population and Housing 2024 is 21,763,170, an increase of 1,403,731 over the total population reported in the Census of Population and Housing 2012, the country's Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said on Monday.
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.