In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming
Summary
South Korea, which has the world's lowest birth rate, is seeing more people use fertility clinics. Between 2018 and 2022, fertility treatments increased by nearly 50%, helping address the country's demographic challenges. In 2024, the birth rate rose slightly, marking its first increase in nine years.Key Facts
- South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate.
- Fertility treatments in South Korea increased by nearly 50% from 2018 to 2022.
- One in six babies in Seoul were born with the help of fertility treatments last year.
- Young people in South Korea are more focused on planning their families.
- South Korea's birth rate slightly increased to 0.75 in 2024, its first rise in nine years.
- The population is aging, with one in five people aged 65 or above.
- Experts are watching if attitudes toward marriage and parenthood are changing.
- The fertility industry in South Korea could grow to be worth over $2 billion by 2030.
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