Hong Kong's HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus, launched in 2023, is set to expire in October. The government will consult the public on whether to continue the incentive, which has benefited over 65,000 babies and cost HK$1.3 billion.
India's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the 2.1 needed to sustain its population. Factors include better education, access to contraceptives, rising costs of living, and a growing focus on careers, leading many young people to choose fewer or no children.
India's declining fertility rate (1.9) sparks concerns for future economic growth. Economists suggest boosting women's workforce participation, not financial incentives, as the key to meeting labor needs and achieving developed nation status, while local governments must address an aging population.
인도의 합계출산율이 1.9명으로 떨어져 인구 유지 대체수준(2.1명) 이하로 하락했다. 이는 교육, 피임 접근성 향상, 양육비 상승, 영아사망률 감소 등이 원인으로 분석된다. 일부 주정부는 출산 장려책을 시행 중이다.
India's fertility rate has dropped below replacement level, prompting concerns about long-term economic growth. Experts like Radhika Gupta emphasize the need for infrastructure supporting women's workforce participation and family sustainability.
Tokyo announced 85,064 births in 2025, an increase of 857 from the previous year, marking the first rise in a decade. The total fertility rate remained at 0.96, the lowest in Japan. Increased marriages and supportive policies are cited as reasons for the birth increase.
Tokyo's total fertility rate remained at 0.96 in 2025, marking the third consecutive year below 1. Despite the decline, births and marriages increased, with Governor Yuriko Koike expressing happiness that "hopes are being fulfilled for those who desire it."
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, below replacement level, according to new SRS data. While national averages show a decline, significant regional disparities persist, with states like Bihar still having high fertility rates. The data also highlights shifts in birth order, reduced infant mortality but persistent dangers in the first week of life, and a concerning gap in medical attention at the time of death.
Japan's total fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.14 in 2025, with rising housing prices, particularly in Tokyo where new apartments exceed 100 million yen, cited as a significant factor. Experts suggest that stable living conditions are crucial for couples to consider having children, and societal values around childbirth have shifted from a necessity for labor to a private choice for happiness.
Japan's total fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.14 in 2025, with the number of births reaching 671,236, 15 years ahead of projections. The natural population decrease widened to over 918,000, marking the 19th consecutive year of decline.
Japan's birthrate hit a record low for the 10th straight year in 2025, with 671,236 births and a total fertility rate of 1.14. The government is implementing measures, but the decline is faster than projected.
Japan's birthrate fell to a record low of 671,236 in 2025, marking the 10th consecutive year of decline. The total fertility rate also hit a historic low of 1.14, highlighting the nation's worsening demographic crisis.
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson plans to make IVF funding a central promise in his re-election campaign, aiming to boost the country's record-low birthrate by offering state-funded IVF for additional children. This move targets female voters amid concerns over declining fertility.
New research suggests population ageing's economic impact may be less about labour shortages and more about its effect on total factor productivity (TFP). The "silver dividend" of older workers staying in the labor market longer could offset negative growth impacts.
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, according to the 2024 SRS report. Only six states maintain a TFR above replacement level, with Delhi having the lowest at 1.2. Despite falling fertility, India's working-age population continues to grow.
India, the world's most populous nation, faces declining fertility rates. Some policymakers and Hindu groups advocate for larger families, with the southern state of Andhra Pradesh proposing financial incentives for third and fourth children to counter this trend.
The Office for National Statistics projects deaths will outnumber births in the UK every year from 2026, with the population expected to peak in the 2050s before declining. Net migration has fallen sharply from nearly 1 million in 2023 to just over 200,000, contributing to slower population growth. By 2034, pensioners will comprise a fifth of the population while the number of children is projected to fall by 1.6 million.
The UK population is projected to peak in the 2050s before declining, with deaths expected to outnumber births annually from 2026, according to Office for National Statistics projections. The population will reach 71 million by 2034, growing by just 1.7 million in the next decade—far slower than the previous decade. Net migration is expected to add 2.2 million people between 2024-2034, down from previous estimates, as the post-Brexit immigration peak is now viewed as a temporary blip.
