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South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
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China's Declining Birth Rate Prompts Policy Proposals at 'Two Sessions'
Ahead of China's 'Two Sessions', multiple NPC deputies proposed solutions to combat the declining birth rate, citing high infertility rates (estimated 36-48 million affected) stemming from factors such as insufficient sex education, delayed childbearing, and rising reproductive cancers.
China's Declining Birth Rate Prompts Policy Proposals at 'Two Sessions'
Ahead of China's 'Two Sessions', multiple NPC deputies proposed solutions to combat the declining birth rate, citing high infertility rates (estimated 36-48 million affected) stemming from factors such as insufficient sex education, delayed childbearing, and rising reproductive cancers.
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South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years
South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.
South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years
South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.
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China Considers Lowering Marriage Age to Combat Population Decline
A Chinese political advisor proposed lowering the legal marriage age to 18 and removing restrictions on family size to combat a declining birth rate and aging population, citing projections showing a significant drop in the number of women of childbearing age after 2035.
China Considers Lowering Marriage Age to Combat Population Decline
A Chinese political advisor proposed lowering the legal marriage age to 18 and removing restrictions on family size to combat a declining birth rate and aging population, citing projections showing a significant drop in the number of women of childbearing age after 2035.
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Slight Rise in Spanish Births Fails to Offset High Death Rate
Spain's 2024 birth rate increased by 0.4% to 322,034, the first rise in 10 years, but this was offset by 439,146 deaths, resulting in a negative population balance of 114,937; experts attribute the birth increase to immigration.
Slight Rise in Spanish Births Fails to Offset High Death Rate
Spain's 2024 birth rate increased by 0.4% to 322,034, the first rise in 10 years, but this was offset by 439,146 deaths, resulting in a negative population balance of 114,937; experts attribute the birth increase to immigration.
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China's Marriages Plummet 20% in 2023
In 2023, China saw a record 20% drop in marriages (6.1 million vs 7.68 million in 2022), despite government efforts to boost the falling population; high costs of raising children, economic instability, and the 'bride price' tradition are key factors.
China's Marriages Plummet 20% in 2023
In 2023, China saw a record 20% drop in marriages (6.1 million vs 7.68 million in 2022), despite government efforts to boost the falling population; high costs of raising children, economic instability, and the 'bride price' tradition are key factors.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Birth Rate Rebounds, but Long-Term Outlook Remains Bleak
South Korea's 2024 birth rate increased by 3.6% to 238,300, reversing a decade-long decline, but analysts warn this is likely temporary due to factors like pandemic-delayed marriages and remains unsustainable given a total fertility rate below 1.0.
South Korea Birth Rate Rebounds, but Long-Term Outlook Remains Bleak
South Korea's 2024 birth rate increased by 3.6% to 238,300, reversing a decade-long decline, but analysts warn this is likely temporary due to factors like pandemic-delayed marriages and remains unsustainable given a total fertility rate below 1.0.
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Chinese Cities Explore Birth Subsidies to Boost Population Growth
Multiple Chinese cities are exploring birth subsidy systems and comprehensive birth support measures, including economic, time-related, and service-related support, aiming for high-quality demographic development; Guangzhou saw a 20% birth increase in 2024.
Chinese Cities Explore Birth Subsidies to Boost Population Growth
Multiple Chinese cities are exploring birth subsidy systems and comprehensive birth support measures, including economic, time-related, and service-related support, aiming for high-quality demographic development; Guangzhou saw a 20% birth increase in 2024.
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Israel's Unexpected Post-Attack Baby Boom
Despite the October 7, 2024, attacks in Israel, the country experienced an unexpected 10% surge in births in 2024, reaching approximately 181,000, a rate significantly higher than other OECD countries and defying predictions of a decline.
Israel's Unexpected Post-Attack Baby Boom
Despite the October 7, 2024, attacks in Israel, the country experienced an unexpected 10% surge in births in 2024, reaching approximately 181,000, a rate significantly higher than other OECD countries and defying predictions of a decline.
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60% Bias Score
Slight Rise in Spanish Births in 2024, but Long-Term Decline Persists
Spain's birth rate rose by 0.4% in 2024 to 322,034, reversing a decade-long decline of 24.7% since 2014, although deaths increased by 0.7% to 439,146, resulting in a negative population balance of 114,937.
Slight Rise in Spanish Births in 2024, but Long-Term Decline Persists
Spain's birth rate rose by 0.4% in 2024 to 322,034, reversing a decade-long decline of 24.7% since 2014, although deaths increased by 0.7% to 439,146, resulting in a negative population balance of 114,937.
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Record Spanish Population Increase Driven by Immigration
Spain's population hit a record 49,077,984 on January 1, 2025, due to a surge in immigration (100,793), offsetting a smaller increase in native-born citizens (14,819). This influx, mainly from Colombia, Venezuela, and Morocco, impacts Spain's demographics, social structure, and workforce.
Record Spanish Population Increase Driven by Immigration
Spain's population hit a record 49,077,984 on January 1, 2025, due to a surge in immigration (100,793), offsetting a smaller increase in native-born citizens (14,819). This influx, mainly from Colombia, Venezuela, and Morocco, impacts Spain's demographics, social structure, and workforce.
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France's Fertility Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France is experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate, with the number of births in 2024 reaching its lowest point since 1919; this decrease is particularly noticeable in regions like Colomiers, where it has fallen by 31% since 2018, impacting schools and potentially future services.
France's Fertility Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France is experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate, with the number of births in 2024 reaching its lowest point since 1919; this decrease is particularly noticeable in regions like Colomiers, where it has fallen by 31% since 2018, impacting schools and potentially future services.
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44% Bias Score
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