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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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Hum Do, Humaare Teen: RSS Chief Says Every Family Should Have 3 Children
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said every Indian couple should have three kids, pointing to the replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman.
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Tamil Nadu Blames Falling Birth Rate, Migration For Zero School Enrolment
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has confirmed that 207 government schools and 869 private schools have had "zero enrolment" this year. However, the state government clarified that it is not due to government neglect.
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China's New Plan: Rs 45,000 A Year Per Child To Tackle Fertility Crisis
China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (Rs 43,439) per year for each child under three to address its declining birth rate and looming demographic crisis.
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World IVF Day: Here's What A Fertility Specialist Wants You To Know About IVF
World IVF Day is celebrated on July 25th every year to commemorate the birth of Louise Brown, the first baby conceived through in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
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India's Population To Hit 1.46 Billion In 2025, Fertility Rate Declining: UN Report
India's population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, continuing to be the highest in the world, according to a new UN demographic report, which also revealed the country's total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate.
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"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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Mohandas Pai Warns Ageing Population Will Be India's "Biggest Problem"
Mohandas Pai revealed that India's population above the age of 60 currently stands at 130 million and is expected to rise to 200 million in the near future.
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Japan's Birth Rate Declines, Sees Record Drop In Population In 2024
Japan's population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year.
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South Korea Fertility Rate Rose In 2024, First Time In 9 Years
Marriages, a leading indicator of new births, jumped 14.9% in 2024, the biggest spike since the data started being released in 1970.
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China's Political Adviser Calls To Lower Marriage Age To 18 To Boost Birthrate
Political Adviser Chen Songxi said China's legal marriage age should be lowered to 18 "to increase the fertility population base and unleash reproductive potential."
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South Korea Launches Speed Dating Events To Combat Declining Marriage And Birth Rates
South Korea faces a demographic crisis marked by record-low marriage and birth rates, with a fertility rate of just 0.72, the world's lowest. High working hours, expensive housing, and costly childcare contribute to this trend.
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Tokyo Sees 4-Day Work Week To Aid Families Amid Record Low Fertility Rate
Japan's fertility rate had reached a record low in June after witnessing a fall for many years, even though the government has made an effort for young people to get married and start families.
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India Achieves Total Fertility Rate Of 2.0 As Per Survey: Centre
India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday.
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Singapore, Many Other Countries Headed For Extinction, Warns Elon Musk
Elon Musk, father of 12 children born to three different mothers, commented on a post on X by social media personality Mario Nawfal discussing the "baby crisis" in Singapore and whether robots could help mitigate its effects.
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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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Hum Do, Humaare Teen: RSS Chief Says Every Family Should Have 3 Children
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said every Indian couple should have three kids, pointing to the replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman.
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Tamil Nadu Blames Falling Birth Rate, Migration For Zero School Enrolment
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has confirmed that 207 government schools and 869 private schools have had "zero enrolment" this year. However, the state government clarified that it is not due to government neglect.
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China's New Plan: Rs 45,000 A Year Per Child To Tackle Fertility Crisis
China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (Rs 43,439) per year for each child under three to address its declining birth rate and looming demographic crisis.
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World IVF Day: Here's What A Fertility Specialist Wants You To Know About IVF
World IVF Day is celebrated on July 25th every year to commemorate the birth of Louise Brown, the first baby conceived through in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
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India's Population To Hit 1.46 Billion In 2025, Fertility Rate Declining: UN Report
India's population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, continuing to be the highest in the world, according to a new UN demographic report, which also revealed the country's total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate.
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"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
-
Mohandas Pai Warns Ageing Population Will Be India's "Biggest Problem"
Mohandas Pai revealed that India's population above the age of 60 currently stands at 130 million and is expected to rise to 200 million in the near future.
-
Japan's Birth Rate Declines, Sees Record Drop In Population In 2024
Japan's population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year.
-
South Korea Fertility Rate Rose In 2024, First Time In 9 Years
Marriages, a leading indicator of new births, jumped 14.9% in 2024, the biggest spike since the data started being released in 1970.
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China's Political Adviser Calls To Lower Marriage Age To 18 To Boost Birthrate
Political Adviser Chen Songxi said China's legal marriage age should be lowered to 18 "to increase the fertility population base and unleash reproductive potential."
-
South Korea Launches Speed Dating Events To Combat Declining Marriage And Birth Rates
South Korea faces a demographic crisis marked by record-low marriage and birth rates, with a fertility rate of just 0.72, the world's lowest. High working hours, expensive housing, and costly childcare contribute to this trend.
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Tokyo Sees 4-Day Work Week To Aid Families Amid Record Low Fertility Rate
Japan's fertility rate had reached a record low in June after witnessing a fall for many years, even though the government has made an effort for young people to get married and start families.
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India Achieves Total Fertility Rate Of 2.0 As Per Survey: Centre
India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday.
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Singapore, Many Other Countries Headed For Extinction, Warns Elon Musk
Elon Musk, father of 12 children born to three different mothers, commented on a post on X by social media personality Mario Nawfal discussing the "baby crisis" in Singapore and whether robots could help mitigate its effects.
