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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Warning signal for... the perpetuation of demographic collapse – 7 proposals to increase births

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.

Feb 25 • 12:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

South Korea's birth rate rises for the 2nd consecutive year

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

Feb 25 • 04:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Baby crying sounds have grown for two years... Total fertility rate returns to 0.8 after four years

South Korea's total fertility rate has risen to 0.8 in 2023, marking two consecutive years of growth due to increased marriages and changing perceptions about childbirth.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This year, the first two children in Lithuania may be born using donated embryos

Lithuania may see the birth of its first children conceived from donated embryos this year, following an initiative by 35 families to contribute their embryos for fertility treatments.

Feb 24 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

From baby boom to baby bust: France's falling fertility rate

This article discusses the decline in France's fertility rate, exploring reasons for fewer births and political responses to address the issue.

Feb 18 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decline in Fertility Crosses Generations

Brazil's fertility rate has decreased significantly over generations, impacting women's decisions on childbirth.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: The "development gap" that could cost the economy 100 billion dollars

The decreasing birth rate and slowing growth of the population in many countries could have significant economic implications, with the US potentially facing a loss of $103.9 billion in GDP due to a continued decline in fertility rates.

Feb 13 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What the decline of fertility in Argentina reveals

Fertility rates in Argentina have nearly halved over the past decade, raising questions about the social factors influencing reproductive decisions.

Feb 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s marriage rebound: will more 2025 knots bring more baby bumps in 2026?

China saw a significant increase in marriage registrations in 2025, which may positively influence the country's birth rate in 2026, although concerns about low fertility intentions persist.

Feb 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Low fertility rate prompts France to encourage young people to have children

France's government is taking steps to combat its low birth rate by informing young citizens about reproductive choices.

Feb 10 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

France to urge 29-year-olds to have a baby before it's too late

The French government is launching a campaign to encourage 29-year-olds to have children to avert future fertility issues, as part of a broader initiative to increase the country's fertility rate.

Feb 9 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The report confirming the increase in infant mortality and the index that will not be reversed

The latest report on Vital Statistics in Argentina reveals a concerning increase in infant mortality, alongside significant declines in birth and fertility rates over the past decade.

Feb 7 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIKTORIA LADÕNSKAJA-KUBITS ⟩ Low fertility rate or how politicians betray the constitution

Recent statistics confirm a drop in birth rates, marking the second time in history that annual births fell below ten thousand, coupled with a negative migration balance, while politicians continue to disregard constitutional principles, as discussed by columnist and former parliament member Viktoria Ladõnskaja-Kubits.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Only in Nigeria are more babies born than in the 50 countries of the Old Continent combined

Birth rates in Europe are in decline, with Nigeria surpassing the combined number of births in all European countries.

Jan 7 • 06:17 UTC

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