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Why we are having less children than we want

2025/7/1
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Hannah Gelbart: 大家好,我们今天讨论的是全球生育率下降的问题。联合国的一项新研究表明,很多人没有实现他们理想的生育数量,主要原因是经济压力和找不到合适的伴侣。我们将探讨哪些国家受生育率下降影响最大,以及他们可以采取哪些应对措施。生育率下降是一个全球性的挑战,需要我们深入了解其背后的原因,并探讨有效的解决方案。 Stephanie Hegarty: 生育率是指一个女性在其生育期内平均生育的孩子数量。这项研究的重点是人们想要的孩子数量与实际拥有的孩子数量之间的差距。调查显示,经济原因是影响生育意愿的主要因素,例如住房、工作不稳定和教育成本。此外,找不到合适的伴侣也是一个重要原因。政府可以采取一些措施来提高生育率,例如提供产假和税收减免,但更重要的是解决根本性的经济和社会问题。作为人口记者,我认为,生育问题不仅仅是数字的增减,更关乎个体的人生选择和社会的可持续发展。

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The United Nations Population Fund World has described the low fertility rates around the world as a ‘crisis’ . Their newest report shows that many people do want to have more children but the cost of raising them and not having enough time are bigger barriers than before. Finding an appropriate partner to have a child with is a struggle too.

The BBC’s Population Correspondent Stephanie Hegarty breaks down what’s in the recent UNFPA report. Plus she explains why it’s easier for countries to stop people from having babies, rather than helping them have more.

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee-Adams and Benita Barden Editor: Verity Wilde