Overview

• Japan's fertility rate remains at a low of 1.3, with the population expected to fall 30% by 2070.
• Singapore's total fertility rate is estimated to hit an all-time low of 0.97 in 2023.
• Both countries face labor shortages and potential strains on pension and healthcare systems due to declining birth rates.
• Efforts to encourage marriage and childbirth through government initiatives have yet to reverse the trend.
• Immigration is considered a potential solution, though it remains a contentious issue in Japan.