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South Korea July births exceed 24,000, highest for the month since 2019
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According to data released by South Korea's National Data Service on September 23, the number of births in July 2024 reached 24,275, an 11.1% increase compared to the same month last year. This marks the highest July figure since 2019. For the first seven months of 2024, cumulative births totaled 170,079, a 14.7% increase year-on-year, setting a record for the largest growth rate in the same period. The total fertility rate for July stood at 0.89, up 0.08 from a year earlier. The data suggests a temporary rebound in South Korea's chronically low birth rate, though the fertility rate remains below 1.0, indicating continued demographic challenges.
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Date: September 23, 2024 Source: Yonhap News Agency / Financial News
According to data released by Statistics Korea on September 23, South Korea recorded 24,275 births in July 2024, a year-on-year increase of 11.1%. This marks the highest number of births for the month of July since 2019.
Key Statistics
- Cumulative births (Jan–Jul 2024): 170,079, up 14.7% year-on-year — the largest increase for the same period on record.
- Total fertility rate for July: 0.89, up by 0.08 compared to the same month last year.
The data, published in the "July Population Trends" report, indicates a continued recovery in birth numbers after several years of decline.
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财联社Eastern
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South Korea July births hit 24,275, highest for the month since 2019