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South Korea births in February rise 13.6% YoY (TFR 0.93)
Summary:
- A Total of 22,898 Babies born, up 13.6% compared to last year
- Highest figure for February since 2019, when 25,710 babies were born
- Highest growth rate for Feburary since recordkeeping began in 1981
- Number of newborns on an upward trend since July of 2024
- Monthly TFR at 0.93
- Number of marriages declined 4.2% YoY to 18,557 (due to fewer working days from the extended Lunar New Year Holiday)
- Number of deaths at 29,172 (down 3.5% YoY)
u/Comfortable-Dog-4281 — 5 hours ago