The Turkish government mulls measures to encourage childbirth as Türkiye's fertility rate remains below the population replacement threshold of 2.1, dropping to 1.51 in 2023.
The Turkish government mulls measures to encourage childbirth as Türkiye's fertility rate remains below the population replacement threshold of 2.1, dropping to 1.51 in 2023.Declining birth rates observed worldwide have become a pressing issue in Türkiye as well. / Photo: AA Archive
The Ministry of Family and Social Services, in collaboration with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, is working on proposals to extend maternity leave, provide financial aid for childcare, and offer housing support, among other benefits. “Declining birth rates are as alarming in our country, as they are worldwide. We will introduce new measures to address this,” he said, further asserting that population is a nation’s “greatest strength, and we must protect it”.
Data shows that in 2023, the fertility rate in Türkiye fell to 1.51. For a country’s population to maintain its current level without any rise or fall, a fertility rate of 2.1 is required. Türkiye’s fertility rate has remained below this replacement level since 2016.Data from TUIK indicates that if the current decline in birth rates persists, Türkiye's population could start to decrease by 2069.
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