Singapore’s declining birth rate has been a recurring headline for many years now, sparking concern about the nation’s demographic and economic future. Despite a host of measures, including baby bonuses and parental leave schemes, the fertility rate for Singapore has continued to fall well below the replacement rate of 2.1, reaching a low of 1.05 in 2022, and then dropping further to 0.97 in 2023. Singapore’s declining birth rate has been a recurring headline for many years now, sparking concern about the nation’s demographic and economic future. Despite a host of measures, including baby bonuses and parental leave schemes, the fertility rate for Singapore has continued to fall well below the replacement rate of 2.1, reaching a low of 1.05 in 2022, and then dropping further to 0.97 in 2023. Social Sciences Economics & Business Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Flexible work arrangements may encourage childbearing in Singapore
