A lower birth rate could eventually result in fewer people entering the workforce, increasing the risk of labour shortages while also reducing overall consumption and demand for goods and services, key drivers of economic activity, thereby weighing on long-term economic growth.

WION Decodes | India's fertility rate is falling: What does it mean for the economy and society?

Japan's demographic crisis is becoming harder to ignore. The country's population has fallen by nearly 3 million people in just five years, while major cities such as Yokohama are recording historic population declines. Hiroshima is seeing young residents move to Tokyo in search of opportunities, leaving regional areas struggling to maintain growth. Meanwhile, Estonia is confronting similar challenges, with experts warning its population could halve by the end of the century. As birth rates fall and households become smaller, both nations are searching for answers to a rapidly changing demographic reality.


Japan's Population Decline Deepens, Estonia Faces Similar Challenge

Japan’s child population under 15 fell to a record low of 13.29 million as of April 2026, dropping by 350,000 from the previous year. Accounting for just 10.8 per cent of the total population, this marks the 52nd consecutive year of decline, the second-lowest ratio globally after South Korea.

Japan sees 45th straight year of declining child population, falls to record low of 13.29 million

The UK is entering a historic era of population decline, with deaths projected to exceed births starting in 2026. This marks the first permanent birth deficit in modern UK history, raising questions about future demographics, workforce, and social policy. Stay updated on the latest population trends and UK demographic analysis.

UK Enters Population Decline Era: Deaths to Outnumber Births from 2026

India is now the world’s most populous country. According to the United Nations Population Fund’s ‘State of World Population Report 2023’, the country's population has surpassed that of China, reaching 1.

South India is being asked to have more babies. Is it sitting on a population time bomb? 

A recent report suggests that Greece is facing a significant population decline, possibly becoming the first country to experience "population collapse." This news has sparked discussions on social media, with even billionaire Elon Musk expressing worry.

Greece prepares for ‘population collapse’ amid rising deaths, potentially 1st country to face such crisis

Raising children can be expensive, irrespective of which country you are residing or are a citizen of. However, as per a recent report from the YuWa Population Research Institute, China is one of the most expensive places to raise children.

The price of parenthood: China among the most expensive places to raise children, finds report

Japan is facing a demographic crisis: The Southeast Asian country witnessed a massive drop in its population last year.

Japan records its steepest population decline

Faced with the twin problems of a low birth rate and an ageing population, Japan has sounded the alarm. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said that the twin problems pose an urgent risk to society and said that the issue "cannot wait and cannot be postponed.

Explained: How falling birthrate is a ticking time bomb for this giant economy

China’s population has fallen for the first time since 1961, a historic turn for the world’s most populous nation that is now expected to see a long period of population decline.

China's population drops for first time since 1961

South Korea has broken its own record for the world's lowest fertility rate. Official figures released in November put the number of children a South Korean woman will have in her lifetime at just 0.

South Korea: $200 billion spent on efforts to boost population, but where are the babies?

Incessant attacks on the democratic setup of the global financial hub and stringent COVID and border control measures mean that Hong Kong's population has shrunk for a third consecutive year.

Hong Kong's population declines for a third consecutive year; Chinese influence to be blamed

The world’s most populous country, China, will see its population decline by 2025 as family size grows smaller, according to officials. China has been dealing with an impending demographic crisis as a result of its rapidly declining economy, workforce, and weakest population growth in decades.

China’s population will begin to fall by 2025 as family size grows smaller: Officials

Elon Musk is the king of controversy, and he has stirred yet another one. He recently tweeted in reply to a user's post and said Japan would "eventually cease to exist" without a higher birthrate.

Elon Musk says Japan would 'eventually cease to exist'. Here's what he meant by it