Population Problems- the Declining Birth Rate
Population Problems- The Declining Birth Rate
Introduction Our country’s population is declining since the many campaigns were launched in order to allow citizens to not reproduce so rapidly. Singapore’s total fertility rate (TFR) has been on a general decline. The last time that the TFR of the resident population (comprising Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) was above the replacement level of 2.1 was in 1976. The resident TFR was 1.20 in 2011. Thus, we can conclude that Singapore’s total fertility rate has been declining. The campaigns that were launched had a lot of effect and now we have a declining population that has sparked a long line of comments and analysis. I personally have my own opinions on the topic that I will cover in the commentary together with other opinions, comparisons, different races and their population and campaigns and their effectiveness. However, before we can move on to further analyze this intriguing topic, we must first understand the meaning of a declining birth rate and how impactful it is to Singapore.
The definition of a declining birth rate The definition of a declining birth rate is about a birth rate of a country- a measurement of how many babies are born in an approximate number, getting lesser. This will have a drastic effect regarding the growth and development of a country.
Effect on low birth rate in Singapore Singapore's TFR (Total Fertility Rate) of 1.16 for last year places in lower than Japan and South Korea, which have TFRs of 1.2 and 1.22 respectively. Taiwan now has the lowest TFR in the world at 0.91. However, some population experts think that last year's drop in birth rates might be because of other reasons and could be reversed this year. It is believed by some to be an unlucky year last year for having children as the Chinese zodiac year of the Tiger. With the economy growing strongly and the good years of the Rabbit and Dragon, the TFR is likely to stabilise - or rise this year.
Introduction Our country’s population is declining since the many campaigns were launched in order to allow citizens to not reproduce so rapidly. Singapore’s total fertility rate (TFR) has been on a general decline. The last time that the TFR of the resident population (comprising Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) was above the replacement level of 2.1 was in 1976. The resident TFR was 1.20 in 2011. Thus, we can conclude that Singapore’s total fertility rate has been declining. The campaigns that were launched had a lot of effect and now we have a declining population that has sparked a long line of comments and analysis. I personally have my own opinions on the topic that I will cover in the commentary together with other opinions, comparisons, different races and their population and campaigns and their effectiveness. However, before we can move on to further analyze this intriguing topic, we must first understand the meaning of a declining birth rate and how impactful it is to Singapore.
The definition of a declining birth rate The definition of a declining birth rate is about a birth rate of a country- a measurement of how many babies are born in an approximate number, getting lesser. This will have a drastic effect regarding the growth and development of a country.
Effect on low birth rate in Singapore Singapore's TFR (Total Fertility Rate) of 1.16 for last year places in lower than Japan and South Korea, which have TFRs of 1.2 and 1.22 respectively. Taiwan now has the lowest TFR in the world at 0.91. However, some population experts think that last year's drop in birth rates might be because of other reasons and could be reversed this year. It is believed by some to be an unlucky year last year for having children as the Chinese zodiac year of the Tiger. With the economy growing strongly and the good years of the Rabbit and Dragon, the TFR is likely to stabilise - or rise this year.