Tag #Demographics

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German Undertaking Training Center in Münnerstadt Sees Rise in Female Apprentices, Calls for Increased Regulation

Germany's national training center for undertakers in Münnerstadt, Bavaria, is experiencing a surge in female apprentices and a comprehensive curriculum covering various skills from casket construction to event management, yet lacks regulation and requires a master craftsman certification.

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Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate

Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...

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chinadaily.com.cn
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Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate

Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, following a national commitment to address China's declining fertility and aging population.

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Northern Ireland to have more pensioners than school children by 2030

New projections from Nisra indicate that by 2030, Northern Ireland will have 356,000 pensioners and 349,000 children aged 15 and under, driven by increased life expectancy and falling birth rates, creating significant implications for public services like education.

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China Unveils Plan to Counter Population Decline, Boost Innovation

The opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on March 5, 2025, revealed China's plan to tackle its declining and aging population through childcare subsidies, free preschool education, and a focus on cultivating a talent-driven economy, aiming to m...

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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.

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theguardian.com
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Israeli Emigration Revitalizes European Jewish Communities

The Institute for Jewish Policy Research reports a dramatic reversal of decades-long emigration from Europe to Israel; due to factors like political polarization and security concerns, approximately 630,000 Israelis now live abroad, boosting European Jewish communities and changing their cultural la...

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Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees

Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).

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politico.eu
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Ukraine's War-Exacerbated Depopulation Crisis

Ukraine's population has plummeted from 52 million in 1991 to an estimated 37.9 million in 2024 due to pre-existing low birth rates, high mortality, and emigration exacerbated by the ongoing war, with predictions of a further decline below 30 million. The return rate of refugees is expected to be mu...

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Cuba's Shrinking Population: Emigration and Aging Exacerbate Economic and Social Crisis

Cuba's population has fallen to approximately 9.7 million due to emigration and a declining birth rate, leaving a disproportionately large elderly population facing economic hardship; the government acknowledges the issue but has not implemented effective solutions.

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elpais.com
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Cuba's Shrinking Population: Aging Crisis and Economic Strain

Cuba's population has dropped to 9.7 million, its lowest in 40 years, due to a record-low birth rate of 71,000 in 2024 and mass emigration, creating a rapidly aging population exceeding 25% and straining the already weak economy.

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Zero Hunger
elmundo.es
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Immigration's Impact on Spain: A Complex Fiscal and Demographic Outlook

Studies show that immigrants currently contribute more to the Spanish economy than they receive in benefits; however, the long-term fiscal impact is uncertain, particularly given Spain's aging population and the need for sustained economic growth.

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