For the first time in nine years, South Korea's birthrate has increased to 0.75 in 2024, reversing an eight-year decline where it dropped to historic lows. This rise has brought some hope, yet experts warn that the country will continue to face a population shrinkage crisis, necessitating a fertility rate of 2.1 for sustainability. In areas like Seoul, the rate is as low as 0.58, highlighting stark regional disparities. Despite a slight uptick in registered births and marriages, the overall demographic outlook remains concerning, as deaths continue to outnumber births.
The latest increase in South Korea's birthrate, rising to 0.75 in 2024 after a record low of 0.72, signals a potential shift after nearly a decade of decline.
Despite the increase, experts caution that South Korea's population will continue to shrink, emphasizing a necessary fertility rate of 2.1 to sustain current population levels.
Factors such as a surprising rise in marriages indicate social changes, but the birthrate still remains alarmingly low, particularly in areas like Seoul.
South Korea's birthrate of 0.75 is still far below the 2.1 required for population maintenance, challenging the notion that this rise indicates a long-term turnaround.
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