Hong Kong Childbirths Crash to All-Time Low
The tally marks a 14% plunge compared to 2024 figures and sits roughly 3% beneath the prior historic low recorded in 2022, according to the report.
Birth numbers also fell dramatically short of official targets aimed at increasing newborn registrations by 20% relative to 2022 benchmarks.
Specialists and parents interviewed emphasized that officials must confront fundamental social and economic challenges driving the sustained fertility decline to reverse current demographic patterns.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
