Keywords: Fertility rate
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......
The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......
Morocco faces a declining fertility rate and an aging population, reshaping its demographic landscape. Rising living costs and limited job opportunities are among the main reasons behind smaller family sizes. Moroccan women now average 1.97 children, below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain......
In a significant demographic shift, Australia recorded 286,998 births in 2023, resulting in a total fertility rate (TFR) of just 1.50 babies per woman, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This marks a decline from the previous year’s TFR of 1.63 and continues......
In a somber declaration that sent shockwaves across the nation, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol proclaimed a "national demographic emergency" due to the country's alarmingly low birth rate. Speaking in Seongnam, a suburb of Seoul, the President underscored his unwavering determination......
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