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Singapore's Baby Bust: Record low births in 2023 deepen demographic crisis

Singapore's baby drought deepens, with 2023 seeing the lowest number of births in at least 50 years. Meanwhile, deaths remain high, exacerbating the country's demographic challenges.By the numbers:33,541 babies born in 2023, down 5.8% from 2022 and 13.3% from 2021Total fertility rate hit a record low of 0.9726,888 deaths in 2023, virtually unchanged from 2022 but 10.7% higher than in 2021Why it matters: The falling birth rate and aging population strain resources and threaten economic dynamism. ...

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