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China's birth rate has plummeted to a record low, causing concern for authorities as societal pressures around marriage and children intensify.

Greece faces a demographic crisis marked by declining birth rates since 1980, prompting discussions on potential measures to address the issue.

The Institute of Demographic Research and Studies in Greece proposes interventions to mitigate the demographic crisis by reducing the cost of raising children and improving the alignment of family and professional life.

South Korea's birth rate has increased for the second consecutive year in 2025, according to government data.

China's declining birth rate has raised concerns among authorities as recent statistics reveal a significant drop in the number of births, leading to societal pressures on singles during festive seasons.

Poland's Deputy Health Minister discusses the ongoing demographic crisis and the need to ensure maternity wards can handle a minimum of two births daily to address declining birth rates.

A unique proposal in Russia aims to regulate internet pornography to address the country's declining birth rates.

Funding cuts are exacerbating the maternal death crisis in low- and middle-income countries, with significant implications for pregnant women in Nigeria, the Central African Republic, and Bangladesh.

A woman named Kim Min-jung faced significant delays and obstacles in accessing termination services while seeking counseling for an unwanted pregnancy through the government's hotline.

The letter argues that Sweden's population situation is not in crisis, suggesting a focus on creating more senior housing instead of encouraging higher birth rates among women.

The Constitutional Court of Croatia has determined that children born through surrogacy will receive Croatian birth certificates, despite surrogacy being banned in the country, as highlighted in a recent speech by Archbishop Dražen Kutleša.

China is facing a demographic crisis as its birth rate declines, which poses challenges to its political and economic ambitions.

China, Turkey, Finland, and Poland are grappling with low birth rates and ineffective solutions, reflecting a broader global demographic challenge.

The article discusses the demographic crisis in Spain, particularly in the north, and highlights Arroyomolinos as a growing area with an expected surge in youth population.

The article explores how housing conditions are influencing birth rates in France, highlighting testimonies from couples postponing or abandoning plans for children due to housing issues and the emerging links between declining birth rates and the housing crisis.

A study published in The Lancet discusses the complex issue of underpopulation, highlighting conflicts between birth rate policies and societal changes, individual choices, and concerns about the future.

The Heritage Foundation's new report highlights a family crisis in America and advocates for policies to strengthen marriage and family formation.

The number of births in France has fallen by 2.7% in the first eleven months of 2025 compared to 2024, highlighting a continuing decline in birth rates.

The toy industry is struggling due to a declining birth rate, selling less than in 2011 with prices stagnating and an increase in costs of only 3.5% over five years, while 36 companies have disappeared in just two years.

A significant demographic crisis is unfolding in Spain, with only about one-third of young people considering having children in the coming years amid a sharp decline in birth rates.

The demographic crisis is no longer a future problem but a current reality, with plummeting birth rates jeopardizing long-term economic growth in several countries, as exemplified by Italy and Japan.

China is facing a demographic crisis due to the long-term effects of its one-child policy, which has shifted from birth restriction to encouragement in just a decade.

Giving birth in the Central African Republic, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for mothers, is extremely difficult due to a lack of healthcare facilities, personnel, ambulances, and electricity, contributing to one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally.