Jewish population in West Bank keeps rising. Settlers hope Trump will accelerate growth
BEIT EL, West Bank — The Jewish population in the West Bank grew at twice the rate of the general Israeli population last year, according […]
Birth rates
Why the Year of the Dragon doesn’t bode well for China’s declining population
China is unlikely to experience a distinct boost in birth rates this year, largely due to the country’s high youth unemployment and economic turmoil, according […]
China’s doom loop: a dramatically smaller (and older) population could create a devastating global slowdown
LAUSANNE: China has announced that in 2023 its population declined from 1.4118 to 1.4097 billion people. Forecasting by the UN suggests China’s population will dip […]
Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates with more […]
North Korean leader calls for women to have more children to halt a fall in birthrate
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said it is a duty of women to halt a fall in the country’s […]
South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates
Against the backdrop of Christmas songs, 100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul dressed in their best with name tags […]
Singapore birth rate falling and ‘throwing money’ won’t solve problem
Data from the Institute of Policy Studies showed that women aged 20 to 24 are now less likely to give birth than women aged 35 […]