In 2024, South Korea saw its birthrate rise for the first time since 2014, with the fertility rate slightly increasing to 0.75. Government initiatives aimed at encouraging marriages and childbirth may have contributed to the 3.6% rise in births, totaling 238,300. Despite this uptick, South Korea's birthrate remains critically low, far below the 2.1 required to stabilize the population. The government has invested heavily in incentives to foster larger families, tackling significant societal issues such as the high cost of living and shifting gender roles. The demographic situation continues to challenge the country's economic stability.
South Korea's birthrate rose in 2024, marking the first increase in nine years, with a fertility rate of 0.75 and 238,300 births recorded.
Despite a rise in birthrates, South Korea still struggles with demographic challenges, including high living costs, competitive job markets, and changing gender role perceptions.
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