Some parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking.

The regional divide is stark: most countries with negative population change are located in the eastern and southern parts of Europe, while countries in the west and north saw population growth.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260110-some-parts-of-europe-have-a-growing-population-while-others-are-shrinking?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Europe #Population #Demographics #Fertility #Migration #FertilityRates #Emigration #Immigration #Deaths #Births

This reminded me of the scene in Dr. Strangelove where the general talks about commies stealing his #PreciousBodilyFluids.

#RFKJr #FertilityRates

https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/rfk-jr-uses-platform-during-36086620

Understanding Malta’s Declining Birth Rates and Their Socioeconomic Implications

The article discusses Malta’s demographic decline, often called a 'demographic winter,' highlighting that it results not only from individual choices but also from broader socioeconomic factors. According to Malta's 2021 Census, mothers with three or more children tend to fall into two groups: those... [More info]

Global Fertility Rates Decline: Economic Impacts and Population Shifts

Global fertility rates have been steadily declining for the last 60 years, with serious implications for both economies and demographics, particularly in Western countries, as well as in China and Russia. While there has been significant population growth since 1960, the current slow growth rate is ... [More info]

https://www.elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/022/0062/002/article-A017-en.xml?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Why is one of the solutions that is NEVER EVER proposed to this so-called problem of drop in #fertilityrates is #migration from #Africa to every single country that is losing population?

#climatechange #adaptation #justice #humanrights #yimby

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/opinion/population-climate-progress.html

There is this absolutely #weird #obsession with #population #degrowth when #global #poor are left to die in the #heatwave #drought #flood #storm #hurricane #starvation all the time by the #oligarchy #plutocracy #billionaires

First #save the #orphans around the world before talking about #depopulation #fertilityrates etc.

#climate #climatechange #climateaction #climatecrisis #justice #equality #adaptation #migration #humanrights #equity

Quick Take: South Korea’s child benefits are ramping up to address its critically low birth rate. In 2024, a range of expanded benefits will be available for families, totaling 29.6 million won ($22,100) for a single child over eight years.

Key Measures: The “First Encounter Vouchers” program provides immediate financial support upon a child’s birth, offering 2 million won for the first child and 3 million won for the second. This support extends to expenses like postnatal care and children’s products.

Monthly Support: Parents will receive 1 million won monthly in the first year and 500,000 won monthly in the second year, totaling 18 million won for the initial two years. Additionally, the government will pay 100,000 won monthly for eight years, summing up to 9.6 million won.

Varied Benefits: South Korea’s child benefits now covers child-rearing expenses for kindergarten and nursing centers, with the amount varying based on family income and composition.

Application Process: Parents must apply within 60 days of a child’s birth to receive full benefits, retroactive to the birth month.

Expert Insights: While cash support is positively impacting birth rates. Experts and families emphasize the need for better publicity and a simplified application process. Seoul National University’s Professor Lee Chul-hee suggests using various platforms, including social media, to increase policy accessibility.

Demographic Concerns: Statistics Korea forecasts a continued decline in the fertility rate, predicting 0.68 in 2024 and 0.65 in 2025. The country already has the world’s lowest rate, dropping to 0.72 this year from 0.78 in 2022.

https://stoppopulationdecline.org/south-koreas-child-benefits-increased-to-29-6-million-won-22100-over-8-years-starting-2024/

#Asia #FertilityRates