Malaysia Records Fewest Births Ever, Fuelling Population Decline Concerns

Malaysia records fewest births ever, fuelling population decline concerns

Officials warn of a looming demographic crisis as more Malaysians opt for a ‘child-free’ lifestyle.

Malaysia’s birth rate hits record low in Q1 2025, but Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang buck baby bust  - Malaysia now

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level on record, with just 93,500 babies born in the first quarter of 2025 – an 11.5 per cent drop compared to the same period last year. Data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released yesterday showed declining birth numbers, except in three states: Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang. The three east coast states in the peninsula have total fertility rates (TFRs…