Women are falling in love with artificial intelligence. A big problem for Beijing
Young women in China are increasingly choosing to engage in romantic relationships with chatbots rather than traditional partners, posing challenges for the government's goals of boosting marriage and birth rates.
Announcement of Kanazawa City Mayoral Election, Incumbent and 3 Challengers to Debate on Urban Regeneration and Other Issues
The Kanazawa City mayoral election has been announced with four candidates, including the incumbent, focusing on urban development and addressing issues like declining birth rates.
The municipality attracts with generous benefits, including retirees and immigrants - 'This is a really big deal'
The municipality of Säkylä in Satakunta is implementing measures to combat low birth rates and an aging population by offering housing benefits and gift vouchers to new residents.
Reorganization of High Schools and Entrance Exams: What Will Happen with Declining Birth Rates and Tuition Waivers?
The article discusses the impact of declining birth rates and the expansion of tuition waivers on high school reorganizations and entrance exam processes in Japan.
Commentary: Emotional Terrorism? A Recipe for Birth Rates You Haven't Heard Of
The article discusses the decline in fertility rates in Czechia and globally, highlighting trends and potential solutions to encourage higher birth rates.
Birth rate in Tokyo increases for the first time in nine years due to extensive measures against declining birth rates, while nationwide numbers continue to decrease
Tokyo has seen an increase in its birth rate for the first time in nine years, attributed to various local government initiatives, although nationwide figures continue to decline.
Japan births fall for 10th straight year
Japan has reported its 10th consecutive year of declining births, highlighting ongoing demographic challenges.
Korea’s birth rate increases for second straight year, edging up to 0.8
Korea's total fertility rate has increased to 0.8 in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of growth attributed to rising marriage rates and changing parental attitudes.
Good news about babies!
Finland experienced an increase in birth rates last year, with a notable 4.8% rise between 2024 and 2025.
Births in Japan Decline for the Tenth Consecutive Year
Japan is experiencing a decline in births for the tenth consecutive year, indicating a troubling demographic trend.
Epidemic of Loneliness. Daycare Centers and 800+ Are Not Enough to Solve the Lack of Children
Dr. Anna Gromada discusses how modern dating applications are exacerbating relationship issues and contributing to declining birth rates in Poland.
Last year's real consumer expenditure decreases for the first time in five years as the school-age population declines and education spending falls
Last year's real consumer expenditure showed a decrease for the first time in five years, largely due to falling education expenses amid a declining school-age population in South Korea.
No Births in Røyrvik
In 2025, Røyrvik experienced no births for the first time since 2022, according to new data from Statistics Norway.
Demographics: The situation in Greece is on a tightrope – Shrinkage since 1980
Greece faces a demographic crisis marked by declining birth rates since 1980, prompting discussions on potential measures to address the issue.
To increase low birth rates, we need to help mothers
Claudia Goldin, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, argues that raising children requires substantial support due to the unpredictable demands of parenting, which often results in a dilemma for parents balancing work and family life.
AVO-REIN TEREPING ⟩ Children are remembered on deathbeds
The article discusses the concerning trend of declining birth rates in Estonia and the implications for the country's future.
HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Demographic Bottleneck – Why Estonia is in a Hurry
The article discusses the implications of demographic changes on Estonia's future and the need for policymakers to carefully consider birth rate data.
Riga will close 10 municipal kindergartens; the city council rejects residents' request to maintain 4 kindergartens
The Riga city council will close 10 kindergartens due to declining birth rates and parent complaints have been dismissed.
Women do not realize the biological reality.
British politician Matt Goodwin has sparked controversy by proposing higher taxes on childless citizens and accusing women of not understanding the 'biological reality' of low birth rates in the UK.
Now we are 5,627 million people in Norway
Norway's population reached 5,627,400 at the start of 2026, with an increase of 33,100 people in 2025 due to higher birth rates and net immigration, despite a decline in the number of immigrants compared to previous years.
The population increased by 33,100 in 2025
Norway's population rose by 33,100 in 2025, driven by a surplus of births and net immigration, despite a decline in immigration numbers from previous years.
Happy news about babies - The like can be applied for since 2018
Finland has experienced a notable increase in birth rates, with January 2025 showing the highest birth numbers since 2018.
It has the face of a baby, sleeps like a baby, breathes like a baby... but it is not a baby: inside the disturbing world of false motherhood
The article explores the trend of 'reborn dolls', hyper-realistic baby dolls that adults are emotionally attached to, amidst a decline in birth rates in Europe.
TORCH PARADE ⟩ EKRE torch march takes place at Freedom Square. Helme: no family can alone turn the growth of Estonians' birth rate
The EKRE political party held a torch march at Freedom Square in Tallinn, emphasizing the theme of preserving Estonia and addressing national birth rates.
Kindergartens in the center of Warsaw are emptying. The city sounds the alarm
Warsaw's kindergartens are facing declining enrollment due to a drop in birth rates, prompting the city to call for greater parental support in choosing municipal facilities.
The biggest threat to Russia and Ukraine: Women have stopped having children
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has led to a significant decline in birth rates in both countries, driven by fear and instability.
Year after year: Parents avoid births in December
There is a significant decline in the number of births in December over the past six years compared to other months, primarily due to later kindergarten admissions and school readiness issues.
Majority of households without children
The number of births in Argentina continues to decline, with recent data showing a significant drop in live births and an increase in the elderly population.
The Shrinking School
Argentina is facing a demographic decline that is significantly impacting its primary education enrollment, raising questions about the societal implications of having fewer children.
Ukraine is becoming a land of widows and orphans. Birth rates have practically collapsed
The article discusses the dramatic decline in birth rates in Ukraine, attributing it to the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on families.
No, young adults have not stopped dreaming of children
A new study reveals that young adults in Denmark still aspire to have children, predominantly desiring two or more, despite a growing disconnect between their dreams and the reality of declining birth rates.
Researchers try to dispel two persistent myths about Danes' dreams of children
A recent study reveals that while young adults in Denmark still desire to have children, there is a growing gap between their dreams and the reality of declining birth rates.
A New Apocalypse Scenario: Welcome to the 'Demographic Collapse'
This article discusses the impending demographic collapse due to declining birth rates globally, with a particular focus on Argentina's situation and the challenges it poses.
The end of childbirth homes in Kaunas: two legendary places are closing in a year
Two renowned childbirth homes in Kaunas, Lithuania, have closed due to a dramatic drop in birth rates, marking a significant shift in the country's healthcare landscape.
FRaktur: Germans, give birth to contributors and soldiers!
The article discusses Germany's demographic challenges and suggests that increasing birth rates among Germans is essential for the sustainability of the pension system.
Good news for families in Alytus district: double payment for newborns
Families in Alytus district will receive a doubled financial benefit upon the birth of a child, as part of a new initiative to support young families amidst declining birth rates.
Putin Urges Businesses to Encourage Employees to Have More Children
President Putin has called on businesses to promote larger families among employees to combat Russia's declining birth rates.
Mark Gortfelder: Assuring arguments in the current demographic situation are no longer valid
Demographic expert Mark Gortfelder discusses the decrease in birth rates in Estonia and the implications of a negative natural population growth.
Births in Spain Increase for the First Time in Over Ten Years
In 2025, Spain experienced a 1% increase in live births for the first time in over a decade, despite continued negative natural population growth due to higher death rates.
Births increase for the first time in Spain in a decade, although only by 1%
In Spain, the number of births in 2025 has increased for the first time in ten years, albeit by just 1%, while deaths rose by 2.5%, leading to a continued negative growth rate.
China's demographic disaster / The three-child policy is failing. Birth rates are lower than ever, and the country is losing millions of inhabitants
China's three-child policy has failed to boost birth rates, leading to a population decline as the country lost 3.39 million inhabitants last year.
China and South Korea find a new shared bond: their rapidly ageing societies
China and South Korea are increasingly collaborating to address the challenges posed by their rapidly ageing populations and declining birth rates.
Due to a large family, they built a house, but in the end, they will have a single child. Birth rates are declining not only because of money
Czech women share their struggles with declining birth rates and the effects of career pressures on family planning.
Birth rates in Latvia continue to decline, one in 25 births results from state-funded medical fertilization
Latvia is experiencing a decline in birth rates, with an increasing proportion of births resulting from state-funded medical fertilization efforts.
All 25 births last year occurred as a result of state-funded medical fertilization
Last year, over 11,000 births occurred in Latvia, with 451 resulting from state-funded medical fertilization procedures.
Your time is running out - the French government wants to write to 29-year-olds about their fertility
The French government is considering sending motivational letters to encourage 29-year-olds to focus on their fertility as a response to declining birth rates.
Deputy Minister of Health for 'Rzeczpospolita': There must be at least two births per day in the ward
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.
Readers' Letters: Doors, Decline in Birth Rate, Labor Costs
The article features readers' letters discussing the failure of Argentina's education system, the decline in birth rates, and related economic issues.
Birth Rate: The Life Planning of Its Citizens Is None of the State's Business
In France, the government plans to send a letter to citizens turning 29, encouraging them to consider starting a family as a means to address declining birth rates.
MARI-VIVIAN ELLAM ⟩ Am I not considered dangerous as a stay-at-home mother?
Mari-Vivian Ellam, a mother of five, reflects on the societal perceptions of stay-at-home mothers in Estonia, feeling fulfilled yet criticized amid low birth rates.