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Iran's population has surpassed 87 million as urbanization accelerates, signaling significant demographic shifts toward major cities. This trend poses both opportunities and challenges for infrastructure, labor markets, and sustainable development policies.
India’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, sparking concerns about labor shortages and an aging population. Experts cite better education, contraception access, and rising child-rearing costs as key drivers. The decline varies widely across states, with poorer northern regions having higher rates than wealthier southern ones.
Japan's birth rate fell to a historic low in 2025, with only 671,236 babies born, marking the ninth consecutive year of decline. The total fertility rate dropped to 1.14, with Tokyo falling below 1 for the first time. Analysts cite late marriages, high costs, and an aging population as key factors.
March births in South Korea jumped nearly 20% year-on-year to the highest level in seven years, driven by a rise in marriages. However, first-quarter totals still lag behind 2025 levels, highlighting an uneven recovery.
