Singapore’s birth rate reached a record low in 2022 as high cost of living in the country steers couples away from expanding their family.
Owning a home together is also a challenge for young couples.
This, however, is just one part of the problem, as there are many other costs associated with raising children in Singapore, according to Mu Zheng, assistant professor at the department of sociology and anthropology at the National University of Singapore. Delaying marriage means people may get more opportunities to pursue higher education, leading some to be more selective and have greater expectations of their future partners, said Dass.— that's compared to 25.7% a decade ago.
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