Iran is experiencing a demographic shift characterized by a decline in birth rates and a contraction of the traditional family unit. According to the Civil Registration Organization, 428,664 births were recorded during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to late August 2026), a decrease of 31,336 compared to the same period last year, which saw 460,000 births. The sex ratio at birth stands at 108 boys for every 10…
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