Population

The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest pace in 18 years in the first 11 months of 2025, driven largely by an increase in marriages. Government data shows the total for 2025 is expected to surpass the 238,317 recorded in 2024. Government policies supporting childbirth and the growing population of women in their early 30s also contributed.

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Egypt has seen a sustained drop in births from 2018 to 2025, based on Ministry of Health data. This trend highlights the effects of family planning and reproductive health initiatives, even as caesarean section rates hover around 80% of all deliveries. The country's population grew by about 1.34 million people in 2025.