What's Causing Sweden's Record-Low Birth Rate? A New Inquiry Is Set to Find Out

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The declining birth rate in Sweden means that 1,000 preschools may need to be closed, according to a forecast from the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR). This is reported by TV4 Nyheterna.

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Podcaster Anna Björklund on low birth rates • The expert: These are the reasons

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How beautiful: Last year more than 150,000 children saw the light of day in NRW. However, the birth rate is as low as it has not been since 2011.

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The birth rate in Sweden is falling in a way that deviates from previous patterns. The government now wants to present "sharp proposals" to create a more child-friendly society.

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Childbirth in Sweden is at historically low levels. In 2023, an average of 1.43 children were born per woman – the lowest number ever recorded. The government is now appointing an inquiry to understand why fewer and fewer people want to start a family. – The state needs to think about factors that constitute obstacles to childbearing, such as housing, finances, gender equality and work-life balance, said Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed…