The global birth rate has almost halved since the 1950s
The global birth rate has almost halved since the 1950s. The findings, published in the Lancet journal, showed that close to half of countries around the world are producing fewer children than necessary to maintain their populations. The research showed that between 1950 and 2017, there has been a 49.4 percent decline in fertility rates across […]
8 years ago
Ireland’s birth rate continues to decline after recession-time high
Irish mothers are also getting older.
8 years ago
Ireland set to introduce baby box scheme in effort to increase birth rates
The Baby Box initiative has already been piloted in some hospitals.
9 years ago
Baby boom Ireland! We have the highest birth rate in the EU
In contrast, Italy has the lowest.
9 years ago
Ireland’s Birth Rate Is Declining (But Twins Are On The Rise)
If you’ve been feeling broody lately, a new report may give you the extra encouragement you need to take the pregnancy plunge. In fact, you might be doing a civic duty. Why? Well, the number of babies born in Ireland is falling. The latest report from the Central Statistics Office shows that births have decreased. […]
10 years ago