The Silent Crisis

Exploring the Oriental Low Birthrate Phenomenon

Apr 08, 2024

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It’s true: Asian birthrates are reaching an all-time low. Taiwan has a low total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.09. The TFR in Hong Kong is sitting at 1.23, and Japan is facing an aging national population with a replacement rate of 1.39.

Presently, the most concerning development of all is the plight in South Korea, with the country’s birthrate being decla…

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