In 2022, Singapore’s resident total fertility rate reached a historic low of 1.04. We are not alone: more and more developed countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, are seeing historically low birth rates.
In developed economies, the focus is typically on career advancement over having children. A declining birth rate and an ageing population may have significant ramifications on Singapore’s labour force, as it means a smaller workforce contributing to the overall economy.
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