The South Korean government said on Wednesday (Feb 28) that the birth rate in the nation fell to a record low, even after investing millions and billions of dollars into efforts to encourage women to have more children.

South Korea’s birth rate falls to record low in 2023, govt data shows

Japan recorded a new record low in the number of births for an eighth consecutive year in 2023, according to preliminary government data. The data revealed a 5.1% decline in the number of births from the previous year, reaching 758,631.

Japan's new birth rate hits all-time low in 2023

The problem of low birth rate has hit Taiwan's military recruitment capabilities. The issue of low birth rate also exists in other East Asian nations. It has become a bigger issue for Taiwan at the moment. Watch the video to know why.

Taiwan: Low birth rate limits military might, 20% volunteer unfit for duty

Since 1978, China’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest levels, according to the latest data released by the country’s national bureau of statistics. Only 8.5 births per 1,000 people were reported in 2020, highlighting that it was the first time in decades that the figure has fallen below 10.

China's birth rate plummets to its lowest level since 1978

The low birth rate and an ageing population have become growing concerns of South Korea, which is now also deemed as a demographic crisis.

South Korea: Low Birth rate and ageing population raises concern

World's population is slowing down and chances are population may stop growing year on year basis. There is already population crisis hitting major economies across the world.

China's birth rate is at its lowest in 70 years

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