Russia's war against Ukraine puts women off having children
CNBC • • world
Key Points:
- The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has significantly lowered fertility rates in both countries, with Ukraine's rate dropping from 1.22 in 2021 to around 1.00 or lower by 2025, and Russia's rate declining from 1.51 in 2021 to 1.37 in 2025.
- Ukraine's fertility decline is attributed to war-related factors such as loss of partners, family separation, mass emigration, and insecurity, while Russia's decrease persists despite government incentives promoting larger families.
- Declining birth rates pose long-term economic and social challenges, including labor shortages, reduced productivity, lower tax revenues, and increased strain on pension and healthcare systems due to an aging population.
- Experts
