Shanghai in China has a fertility rate 0f 0.50
Some parts of South Korea like wards of Seoul and Busan are already in or below 0.30 children per woman
In 2023 Taiwan’s fertility rate was 0.865 and still going downside
The Hong kong one was 0.75 kids per woman
Singapore is 0.97 (and declining very fast)
Japan is the highest at 1.20 (with Tokyo being 0.99) and they’re declining also really fast
Why???
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It’s the same reason why Gen Z that you know of in the Western countries are constantly called out for not dating, not participating in the economy, and whatever else they are called out for. They are in an economy where the wealth is concentrated in the Boomer generations and the traditional ladders for advancing social classes have largely been destroyed. They don’t see a way to improve their lot in life, so why would they bring a child into the situation? Or even bother with relationships? They are busy just trying to survive.
For East Asia the problem is even worse because of the rigid social hierarchy and outdated expectations for people. Though I personally think that the financial aspect is the chief problem. If people are able to get a steady job, income, and housing easily, I don’t see why most wouldn’t want to get settled and have families.
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