Significant decrease in preschool-aged children โ but not in Bjurholm
Sweden is experiencing a record low birth rate, with a notable 11% decrease in children aged 1-5 years, except for Bjurholm, which has seen a 17% increase.
How to Reach a Common Opinion on Population Matters?
The article discusses Estonia's declining birth rate and population decrease as a critical issue requiring bold, diverse solutions and inter-party discussions.
Birth rate in Japan decreases for the tenth consecutive year
Japan's birth rate fell again, marking a decade-long decline, with 705,809 babies born in the latest year, alongside an increase in marriages and a slight decrease in deaths.
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 decrease in municipal council representatives despite population decline
Municipal council representatives in Iceland have not been reduced despite a decrease in population.
Mark Gortfelder: Assuring arguments in the current demographic situation are no longer valid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.
1.2 million fewer sheep and goats in 2025
In 2025, a significant decrease in the population of sheep and goats in Greece is anticipated amidst a scandal involving illegal subsidization.
Good news for New York, due to the winter cold wave: fewer rats
The cold wave in New York is resulting in a decrease in the rat population, with expectations that this trend will continue until spring.
100 babies were born in Tartu County in January
In January, Estonia recorded a total of 706 births, including 100 in Tartu County, marking a slight decrease compared to the previous year.
Alcohol Consumption: Less Alcohol is Good, No Alcohol is Better
A significant decrease in alcohol consumption in Germany is evident, with nearly half of the population reporting reduced intake due to health concerns.
The population is aging, but the nursing unit is being closed: the argument is that such services are needed less and less
A nursing and palliative care unit in Vievyje, Lithuania, is being closed due to a decrease in patient numbers and funding, leading to job losses for its staff and relocation of patients.
Births Decreased by 1.62 Million Year on Year
China experienced a decrease of 1.62 million births in 2025 compared to 2024, marking a 17% decline in newborns.
Murders in London at their lowest level since 2014: Record decrease in 2025
London has recorded its lowest number of murders since 2014, with a historic decrease noted in 2025 despite a growing population.
Students of the Czech University of Agriculture are investigating the drastic decline of beavers in the ล luknov region
Students from the Czech University of Agriculture are studying the significant decrease in the beaver population in the ล luknov region.