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German Birth Rate Falls, But Desired Family Size Remains Steady
A recent study reveals that despite Germany's birth rate falling from 1.58 to 1.35 children per woman between 2021 and 2024, the desired number of children remains consistently high at 1.76 for women and 1.74 for men, indicating a postponement of childbirth due to uncertainties surrounding global cr...
German Birth Rate Falls, But Desired Family Size Remains Steady
A recent study reveals that despite Germany's birth rate falling from 1.58 to 1.35 children per woman between 2021 and 2024, the desired number of children remains consistently high at 1.76 for women and 1.74 for men, indicating a postponement of childbirth due to uncertainties surrounding global cr...
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China's 2025 National Childcare Subsidy Program Aims to Boost Birth Rates
China launches a national childcare subsidy program in 2025, providing 3,600 yuan annually per child under three to 20 million families, aiming to boost birth rates and support families amidst a declining birthrate and aging population.
China's 2025 National Childcare Subsidy Program Aims to Boost Birth Rates
China launches a national childcare subsidy program in 2025, providing 3,600 yuan annually per child under three to 20 million families, aiming to boost birth rates and support families amidst a declining birthrate and aging population.
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Shrinking Childbearing Population Drives Russia's Declining Birth Rate
Russia's falling birth rate, a long-term trend exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, is mainly caused by a shrinking pool of women of childbearing age, with the current number at 34 million, projected to fall to 27 million by 2046.
Shrinking Childbearing Population Drives Russia's Declining Birth Rate
Russia's falling birth rate, a long-term trend exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, is mainly caused by a shrinking pool of women of childbearing age, with the current number at 34 million, projected to fall to 27 million by 2046.
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Russia Forms "Demographic Special Forces" to Combat Declining Birth Rate
The Russian government, spurred by concerns over a declining birth rate, has established a "demographic special forces" unit focused on family-centric policies to increase the birth rate, including financial aid and flexible work arrangements.
Russia Forms "Demographic Special Forces" to Combat Declining Birth Rate
The Russian government, spurred by concerns over a declining birth rate, has established a "demographic special forces" unit focused on family-centric policies to increase the birth rate, including financial aid and flexible work arrangements.
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Germany's Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024
Germany's fertility rate fell to a near two-decade low of 1.35 children per woman in 2024, a 2% drop from 2023, with the rate among German citizens hitting a record low of 1.23, raising concerns about long-term demographic impacts.
Germany's Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024
Germany's fertility rate fell to a near two-decade low of 1.35 children per woman in 2024, a 2% drop from 2023, with the rate among German citizens hitting a record low of 1.23, raising concerns about long-term demographic impacts.
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Berlin and Brandenburg Report Decreases in Births and Marriages in 2024
In 2024, Berlin and Brandenburg witnessed decreases in births and marriages compared to the previous year: Berlin recorded 33,749 births and 37,686 deaths, resulting in a death surplus; Brandenburg had 15,154 births and 35,254 deaths, causing a significant death surplus; and both regions saw a decli...
Berlin and Brandenburg Report Decreases in Births and Marriages in 2024
In 2024, Berlin and Brandenburg witnessed decreases in births and marriages compared to the previous year: Berlin recorded 33,749 births and 37,686 deaths, resulting in a death surplus; Brandenburg had 15,154 births and 35,254 deaths, causing a significant death surplus; and both regions saw a decli...
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China Launches Nationwide Child Subsidy to Boost Falling Birth Rate
China is launching a nationwide 10,800 yuan subsidy per child under three to combat its shrinking population, impacting 20 million families and addressing the high cost of raising children in the country, estimated at $75,700 per child until age 17.
China Launches Nationwide Child Subsidy to Boost Falling Birth Rate
China is launching a nationwide 10,800 yuan subsidy per child under three to combat its shrinking population, impacting 20 million families and addressing the high cost of raising children in the country, estimated at $75,700 per child until age 17.
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China Launches National Child Care Subsidy to Combat Declining Birth Rate
China introduced a national 3,600 yuan annual child care subsidy for children under 3, impacting over 20 million families, in an attempt to address the country's declining birth rate, which has fallen for three consecutive years.
China Launches National Child Care Subsidy to Combat Declining Birth Rate
China introduced a national 3,600 yuan annual child care subsidy for children under 3, impacting over 20 million families, in an attempt to address the country's declining birth rate, which has fallen for three consecutive years.
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U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024
The U.S. fertility rate dropped to a record low of 1.599 children per woman in 2024, down from 1.621 in 2023, continuing a two-decade trend and aligning with Western European rates; government initiatives to boost birth rates have shown limited effectiveness.
U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024
The U.S. fertility rate dropped to a record low of 1.599 children per woman in 2024, down from 1.621 in 2023, continuing a two-decade trend and aligning with Western European rates; government initiatives to boost birth rates have shown limited effectiveness.
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Controversial Birth Rate Initiatives Spark Concerns in Russia
Russian officials and activists propose controversial methods to boost birth rates, including registries of unmarried men and forced workplace pairings, raising concerns about individual liberties and government overreach, coupled with the Rosstat's halt of demographic data publication.
Controversial Birth Rate Initiatives Spark Concerns in Russia
Russian officials and activists propose controversial methods to boost birth rates, including registries of unmarried men and forced workplace pairings, raising concerns about individual liberties and government overreach, coupled with the Rosstat's halt of demographic data publication.
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Germany's Birth Rate Continues to Fall
Germany's 2023 birth rate fell to 1.35 children per woman, a 2% decrease from 2022, continuing a long-term trend; the rate varied across states, with Berlin at 1.21 and Niedersachsen at 1.42; this decline mirrors a broader European trend.
Germany's Birth Rate Continues to Fall
Germany's 2023 birth rate fell to 1.35 children per woman, a 2% decrease from 2022, continuing a long-term trend; the rate varied across states, with Berlin at 1.21 and Niedersachsen at 1.42; this decline mirrors a broader European trend.
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Germany's Birth Rate Falls to 1.35 in 2024
Germany's birth rate dropped to 1.35 children per woman in 2024, a 2% decrease from 2023, with 677,117 births recorded; regional disparities existed, with Lower Saxony at 1.42 and Berlin at 1.21, reflecting a broader European trend of declining fertility rates.
Germany's Birth Rate Falls to 1.35 in 2024
Germany's birth rate dropped to 1.35 children per woman in 2024, a 2% decrease from 2023, with 677,117 births recorded; regional disparities existed, with Lower Saxony at 1.42 and Berlin at 1.21, reflecting a broader European trend of declining fertility rates.
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24% Bias Score
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