South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis - Reuters
South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis Reuters
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South Korea's birthrate increased for the second consecutive year, attributed to the 'echo boomer' effect and a rebound in marriages post-pandemic.
In 2025, South Korea recorded a 6.8% increase in births, marking the largest annual rise in 15 years, driven by a rebound in marriages and a larger population of women in their early 30s.
South Korea's fertility rate rose to 0.8 in 2025, the highest in four years, with a 6.8% increase in births attributed to a rise in marriages and a growing population of women in their early 30s.
South Korea's total fertility rate rose to 0.80 in 2025, the highest in four years, with a 6.8% increase in births attributed to a continued growth in marriages and the population of women in their early 30s.
South Korea's birthrate rose for the second consecutive year in 2025, with the total fertility rate increasing to 0.80, indicating signs of easing the demographic crisis.
South Korea's birthrate rose for the second straight year in 2025, with the total fertility rate increasing to 0.80, indicating signs of easing the demographic crisis.
South Korea's birthrate rose for the second consecutive year in 2025, with the total fertility rate increasing to 0.80, indicating signs of easing the demographic crisis.
South Korea's fertility rate rose for the second consecutive year in 2025, with births increasing by 6.8% from the previous year, offering hope for the country's demographic challenges.
South Korea's number of births increased by 6.8% in 2025, with the total fertility rate rising to 0.8, the highest in four years.
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