Singapore's total fertility rate has hit a historic low of 0.97, although surveys show that 67 per cent of 21- to 34-year-olds want to have children. Dr Kalpana Vignehsa of the Institute of Policy Studies explains what makes people opt out of these desires.
Singapore's total fertility rate has hit a historic low of 0.97, although surveys show that 67 per cent of 21- to 34-year-olds want to have children. Dr Kalpana Vignehsa of the Institute of Policy Studies explains what makes people opt out of these desires.Singapore's total fertility rate has hit a historic low of 0.
97, although surveys show that 67 per cent of 21- to 34-year-olds want to have children. Dr Kalpana Vignehsa of the Institute of Policy Studies explains what makes people opt out of these desires.News Video ReportsWe know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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