Keywords: Fertility
The Australian government has warned that faster demographic ageing and slower population growth could create significant economic and fiscal challenges in the coming decades, as declining fertility rates reshape the country’s demographic outlook. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the decline in fertility......
Europe's surrogacy industry is facing growing scrutiny after investigations and legal cases highlighted allegations of exploitation involving economically vulnerable women, cross-border recruitment and inadequate protections for surrogate mothers. The global surrogacy market is expected to expand......
Singapore is strengthening its efforts to encourage childbirth as the city-state confronts one of the world’s lowest fertility rates. The government is expanding financial assistance and parental leave measures in an attempt to reduce the economic and practical pressures associated with raising......
Japan’s population has fallen below 120 million for the first time in more than four decades, according to official government figures released on Wednesday, highlighting the country’s deepening demographic crisis driven by a persistent decline in births and a rapidly aging society. The......
Health experts are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could have lasting effects on male fertility, with the impact on sperm quality potentially continuing for several months after the tournament ends. Medical specialists explain that sperm production is a continuous......
Switzerland is facing a historic demographic shift as its birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to recent data highlighted by researchers and reported by Swiss public broadcaster Swissinfo. The average number of children per woman has dropped to 1.29, marking a new low and remaining......
Japan has recorded its lowest number of births and fertility rate since official records began, highlighting the growing demographic challenges facing the country as fewer people marry and start families. According to recently released government statistics, slightly more than 671,000 babies were born......
Two recent academic studies have reignited debate over the impact of digital technology on modern society, suggesting that the widespread adoption of smartphones may be linked to declining fertility rates in several countries. Researchers have long sought to understand why birth rates have fallen across......
South Korea has reported its fastest growth in births in 18 years, fueled by a recent surge in marriages, according to data released by the Statistics Ministry. From January to November 2025, 233,708 babies were born, a 6.2% increase compared to the same period the previous year—the strongest year-on-year......
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