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Singapore fertility rate hits new low, putting focus on housing prices

At 1.05 in 2022, demographic indicator is lower than Japan's

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About 80% of Singaporeans live in public housing, and home prices are soaring. © Reuters

MAYUKO TANI, Nikkei staff writer
February 25, 2023 23:59 JST

SINGAPORE -- Singapore's total fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.05 in 2022 as women continued to have fewer children despite government efforts to promote families.

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