Despite falling birth rates, India still has one of the youngest populations in the world – nearly a quarter of its citizens are under 14 and two-thirds are of working age.

Non-profit groups have seen those as young as 12 seek help, though most of the pregnant teens are aged 16 to 18.  Read more ...

Japan's fertility rate also declined, falling to 1.15 expected births per woman—down from 1.2 in 2023. A rate of 2.1 is widely considered the replacement threshold for a stable population ...

The "low birth rate trap" is becoming an expression in Japan. This refers to the ageing of society due to low births over the long term, leading to a ･･･ ...