Help Bot Query

[PHC Chan]

Is it true that the Birth rate in the Philippines is getting high? And Is it also true that Japan's declining its population as opposites to ours?

 

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Yes, the birth rate in the Philippines is still relatively high compared to other countries. According to the World Bank, the birth rate in the Philippines was 20.9 births per 1,000 people in 2019, which is higher than the global average of 18.4 births per 1,000 people. This can be attributed to several factors such as a lack of access to family planning, cultural attitudes towards large families, and a relatively young population.

On the other hand, Japan's population is declining due to a low birth rate and an aging population. According to the World Bank, the birth rate in Japan was only 7.9 births per 1,000 people in 2019, which is one of the lowest in the world. This is due to several factors such as a focus on career-building, high cost of living, and a lack of government incentives for families to have children. The declining population is causing a strain on the economy and workforce in Japan, which has led to efforts to encourage immigration and increase the birth rate.