Turkey's low birth rate, at 1.51 live births per woman, concerns experts as it may lead to an aging society and hinder economic prospects; President Erdogan urges women to have "at least three children"
Türkiye's low birth rate, with a total fertility rate of 1.51 live births per woman, is causing concern among experts who warn it may lead to an aging society and hinder national economic prospects. The country's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has called the trend an "existential threat" and urged women to have "at least three children" to counter the decline. High costs of raising children have contributed to reduced willingness for families to have more children.
May 29, 2024
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