Germany's birth rate has plummeted to 1.35 children per woman, a decline from 1.58 in 2021, highlighting significant demographic challenges, particularly in eastern regions.
The downward trend in births reflects a long-term decrease, with 3% fewer children born in the first half of 2024 than in the same period in 2023.
In practical terms, this decline means more empty beds in neonatal wards, as data shows 'more than every eighth bed in a newborn ward remained empty in comparison with 2021.'
The continued drop in birth rates necessitates reevaluation of infrastructure for childcare and education, and poses long-term implications for the workforce and pension stability.
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