Global Decline in Birth Rates: Causes and Consequences

The global decline in fertility rates poses significant challenges, with South Korea’s rate hitting a record low of 0.72 in 2023. This trend threatens population sustainability, as countries like India also experience declines. Solutions such as pro-natal incentives and immigration face challenges, emphasizing the need for healthy aging and technological adaptation.

Ageing – the irreversible global trend

The world has always responded to demographic changes through technology interventions, behaviour change and policy. As individuals we can respond by being more aware and respectful towards the older persons in our midst.