South Korea sees a 2.7% birth increase in May 2024, reaching 19,547 newborns, with a low total fertility rate of 0.76.

South Korea experienced a 2.7% increase in births for the second consecutive month in May 2024, reaching 19,547 newborns. The rise is attributed to an increase in newly married couples and a base effect, but the total fertility rate remains low at 0.76, well below the needed 2.1 births per woman for population stability. Despite this, the country's population continues to decline due to a high death rate and low birth rate.

July 24, 2024
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