The Latest Breaking News from Birth Rate

More couples choose to delay children or not have them at all

Births in Europe reached their lowest point since the 1960s in 2022

Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S. That’s according to the latest figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed Kentucky’s teen birthrate 38 percent higher than the national average.

Current laws in Japan, which dictate that families should adopt one family name after marriage, could result in the whole population being named "Sato."

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

In a bid to save its workforce from a severe staffing crisis, South Korea has spent more than £200 billion on encouraging couples to have children.

Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany's most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. In other news, South Korea's birth rate drops to…