A South Koreais facing a worrying decline in its student population, according to information provided by a local survey. This decline is a result of the extremely low birth rates in the country.
Over the years, there has been a significant drop in the number of newly enrolled students, mainly due to the alarming decline in the number of annual births.
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Newly released data reveal that the number of births in South Korea has dropped dramatically, dropping below 250,000 for the first time in recorded history.
That represents a staggering 50% drop compared to the numbers a decade ago. The fee of total birth rate for the year 2022 it was around 0.8, the lowest in the world.
Fall in the number of families with children
This decline in birth rates has persisted for seven consecutive years, with the exception of a brief period in 2015.
Low birth rates also directly affected the number of students enrolled in schools every year, as reported by data from the Ministry of Public Administration and Security.
Internet users expressed concern about this situation, noting that the lack of people can affect mutual appreciation in society and mentioned the importance of children as the future of the country.
They also pointed out social issues, such as criticism of mothers, the exclusion of women from work after maternity leave and the stigmatization of housewives, as factors that discourage marriage and motherhood.
This phenomenon of low birth rates is not unique to South Korea, being observed in about 35 countries around the world.
Some experts suggest that this reduction may indicate a long-term change in social norms related to motherhood in industrialized societies.
In the 1960s and 1970s, South Korea implemented family planning policies to reduce unwanted births and promote economic growth and modernization.
These policies were successful, resulting in a significant decrease in the fertility rate. However, the results exceeded expectations, leading to a sharp drop in the birth rate and an aging population.
This trend poses challenges for the future of the country, with significant social and economic implications. The situation in South Korea serves as an example of how population control policies can have unforeseen and lasting consequences.
