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Singapore births fall to lowest level since independence
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Singapore births fall to lowest level since independence

In 2025, the number of births in Singapore dropped by 11.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 29,864. This marks the lowest birth rate since Singapore's independence in 1965. The decline comes amid growing challenges for the public healthcare system, which faces increasing strain due to the country's rapidly aging population. Singapore has one of the fastest aging populations in Asia, and this demographic shift is expected to have significant implications for social services and economic planning. The drop in births highlights ongoing concerns about sustaining population growth and maintaining workforce levels in the future.

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Singapore births fall to lowest level since independence

In 2025, the number of births in Singapore dropped by 11.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 29,864. This marks the lowest birth rate since Singapore's independence in 1965. The decline comes amid growing challenges for the public healthcare system, which faces increasing strain due to the country's rapidly aging population. Singapore has one of the fastest aging populations in Asia, and this demographic shift is expected to have significant implications for social services and economic planning. The drop in births highlights ongoing concerns about sustaining population growth and maintaining workforce levels in the future.

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