July Births Number 19,102... Population Decline for 45 Consecutive Months

Statistics Korea Announces Population Trends for July 2023

According to the 'July 2023 Population Trends' released by Statistics Korea on the 27th, the number of births in July was 19,102, a decrease of 1,373 (6.7%) compared to the previous year. The number of births is the lowest ever recorded for July since monthly statistics began in 1981.

The number of births has been declining year-on-year for 7 years and 8 months since December 2015. The crude birth rate, which is the number of births per 1,000 people, was 4.4, down 0.3 from a year earlier.

The number of deaths increased by 2,166 (6.5%) from the previous year to 28,239. Due to the aging trend, the number of deaths is on the rise. With the number of deaths exceeding the number of births, the population naturally decreased by 9,137. This decline has continued for 45 consecutive months since November 2019. Except for Sejong (94 people), all other cities and provinces experienced a natural population decrease.

On the 15th, visitors are touring booths at the '40th Kobe Baby Fair' held at COEX Hall A in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. This exhibition, where you can find pregnancy and childbirth products, baby products, education, and other childcare-related items all in one place, will be open until the 18th. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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