The Number of Births in January Surpasses 20,000... Population Decline Continues for 51 Months
Statistics Korea January Population Trends Announcement
Number of Births in January 21,442...7.7% Decrease Compared to Same Month Last Year
The number of births in January this year was recorded at 21,442. While the monthly number of births fell below 20,000 last year, the number of births in January this year showed an increasing trend. However, the population naturally decreased for the 51st consecutive month as the number of deaths exceeded the number of births in January as well.
According to the 'January Population Trends' released by Statistics Korea on the 27th, the number of births in January was 21,442, a 7.7% (1,788) decrease compared to the same month last year. Compared to the number of births in December last year (16,253), it increased, avoiding the monthly birth count from falling into the 15,000 range. By region, the number of births increased in Daejeon and Chungbuk, but decreased in the other 15 metropolitan cities and provinces including Seoul and Busan.
The number of deaths in January was 32,490, a 0.5% decrease from a year earlier. Deaths increased in eight regions including Daegu and Incheon, but decreased in nine regions including Seoul and Busan. Accordingly, the population naturally decreased by 11,047 in January. This marks the 51st consecutive month of natural population decline since November 2019. By region, population decreased in all areas except Sejong.
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The number of marriages in January was 20,008, an increase of 2,085 compared to the previous year. Marriages increased in all 15 metropolitan cities and provinces including Seoul and Busan, while only Daejeon and Sejong saw decreases. The number of divorces also increased by 691. January divorces recorded 7,940 cases, a 9.5% increase from the previous year. Divorces increased in 13 regions including Seoul and Busan, but decreased in three regions including Daegu and Gangwon.
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