South Korea Birthrate, One of Lowest in World, Rises for First Time in 9 Years
South Korea's fertility rate saw an increase in 2024 for the first time in nine years, signalling a potential turning point in the country's demographic crisis.
South Korea's fertility rate saw an increase in 2024 for the first time in nine years, signalling a potential turning point in the country's demographic crisis. Preliminary data from Statistics Korea shows the fertility rate rising to 0.75, up from 0.72 in 2023, marking a slight rebound supported by a rise in marriages. This follows a steep decline from 1.24 in 2015, with 2023 recording the world's lowest birthrate. South Korea’s Birth Rate Falls to All-Time Low Despite Spending Billions to Reverse Trend.
South Korea Birthrate Rises for First Time in 9 Years
BREAKING: South Korea's fertility rate, which is one of the lowest in the world, has risen for the first time in 9 years.
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