In April, South Korea experienced its fastest birthrate surge in over 30 years, with 20,717 births recorded, an 8.7% increase from the previous year. Factors contributing to this rise include increased marriages and a growing population of women in their early 30s. Although this trend shows promise, officials remain cautious due to the total fertility rate's alarming level of 0.75. While various policies aim to improve birthrates, a UN report indicates a grim long-term outlook, suggesting a mere 0.1% chance of recovery to sustainable rates in thirty years.
The rise in births has been influenced by increased marriages, growth in the population of women in their early 30s, and various birth promotion policies.
The strong correlation between marriage and childbirth in South Korea makes wedding figures a key indicator for future birth trends, with few children born outside marriage.
Despite the recent birthrate surge, officials remain cautious about sustainability, as the country's total fertility rate remains at a crisis level of 0.75.
A recent UN report classifies South Korea among nations with ultra-low fertility, indicating only a 0.1% chance of recovering to sustainable birthrates in thirty years.
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