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Tag: Birth Rates

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China’s Census Shows Population Barely Grew in 10 Years as Births Plummet

May 10, 2021May 12, 2021SUI-LEE WEEComments Off on China’s Census Shows Population Barely Grew in 10 Years as Births Plummet

Only 12 million babies were born last year, the lowest number of births since 1961, providing fresh evidence of a looming demographic crisis that could complicate Beijing’s ambitions.

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Deaths Fell in Japan Last Year. How?

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021Ben Dooley and Hikari HidaComments Off on Deaths Fell in Japan Last Year. How?

The decline indicated that methods for fighting the coronavirus have also been effective at curbing other illnesses.

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As Birthrate Falls, South Korea’s Population Declines, Posing Threat to Economy

January 4, 2021January 5, 2021RICK GLADSTONEComments Off on As Birthrate Falls, South Korea’s Population Declines, Posing Threat to Economy

For the first time on record, the number of newborns in South Korea last year fell below the number of deaths, underscoring a long-term crisis in one of the world’s most important economies.

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For Boris Johnson, Britain’s Baby Boom Starts at Downing Street

February 29, 2020March 1, 2020MARK LANDLERComments Off on For Boris Johnson, Britain’s Baby Boom Starts at Downing Street

The prime minister announced that he and his partner, Carrie Symonds, were expecting a child. It’s the first for her. For Johnson? Well, that’s not so clear.

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As Egypt’s Population Hits 100 Million, Celebration Is Muted

February 11, 2020DECLAN WALSHComments Off on As Egypt’s Population Hits 100 Million, Celebration Is Muted

With little habitable land, deepening poverty and dwindling supplies of water, the future looks bleak. And there is no sign of a slowdown.

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China’s Birthrate Hits Historic Low, in Looming Crisis for Beijing

January 17, 2020Sui-Lee Wee and Steven Lee MyersComments Off on China’s Birthrate Hits Historic Low, in Looming Crisis for Beijing

In a country where most older adults rely heavily on their families, the continuing drop in births could have a seismic effect in the decades to come.

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Japan Shrinks by 500,000 People as Births Fall to Lowest Number Since 1874

December 24, 2019December 25, 2019BEN DOOLEYComments Off on Japan Shrinks by 500,000 People as Births Fall to Lowest Number Since 1874

A widening gap between births and deaths has put Japan in a demographic squeeze, with fewer people to replace retiring workers and support them as they age.

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Birthrates in England and Wales Hit All-Time Low

August 16, 2019CEYLAN YEGINSUComments Off on Birthrates in England and Wales Hit All-Time Low

Falling fertility rates and older first-time mothers have resulted in the lowest birthrates since record keeping began 80 years ago.

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The Globe Is Going Gray Fast, U.N. Says in New Forecast

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019RICK GLADSTONEComments Off on The Globe Is Going Gray Fast, U.N. Says in New Forecast

The latest population projection from the United Nations said fertility rates globally were declining while the percentage of older people was rising rapidly.

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Japan Desperately Needs More Day Care Workers. New Mothers Need Not Apply.

June 9, 2019June 10, 2019MOTOKO RICHComments Off on Japan Desperately Needs More Day Care Workers. New Mothers Need Not Apply.

Erica Takato had trained for a profession that is crucial for Japan: teaching preschool. Then she got pregnant and was hounded from her job.

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