Tag: birth rate
-
All perks, no proposals: Why China’s cash and marriage rewards aren’t getting more singles to say ‘I Do’
Why the incentives aren’t moving the needle China has rolled out a suite of measures aimed at nudging singles toward marriage: cash subsidies, housing benefits, prioritised schooling for children, and various social services designed to make married life financially lighter. Yet a growing share of singles remain unpersuaded. Analysts point to a mix of economic…
-
Australia’s Fertility Falls: Baby Recession Deepens in 2024
Australia Faces a Deepening Baby Recession in 2024 The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a troubling trend: the nation’s fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.48 babies per woman in 2024, down from 2023. Alongside this decline, Australians are having children later, with the median age for mothers…
-
Australia’s baby recession deepens as fertility hits record low
Australia’s fertility rate hits a new low The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirms that Australia’s birth rate continues to slide, with the total fertility rate dipping to a record low of 1.48 babies per woman in 2024. This marks a further decline from 2023 and reinforces a multi-decade trend toward…