General
What is the birth rate?
The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.
Which continent has the highest birth rate currently?
Africa.
How does education, especially of women, influence birth rate?
Higher education leads to lower birth rates.
Is the birth rate in Kazakhstan increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing
Name a country with successful pronatalist policies.
France or Sweden.
Why is birth rate an important demographic indicator?
It affects population growth, economic planning, and social services.
Name one country with one of the lowest birth rates.
Japan or South Korea.
How does career prioritization affect birth rates?
Delayed marriage and childbirth reduce birth rates.
What is one reason for the decline in Kazakhstan’s birth rate?
Economic pressure or urbanization.
What is parental leave?
Paid time off work for parents after childbirth or adoption.
What does a falling birth rate usually indicate?
Aging population and potential workforce decline.
What is the average global birth rate trend over the last 50 years?
It has been steadily declining.
What role does contraception access play?
Easier access leads to lower unintended pregnancies.
Which regions of Kazakhstan have higher birth rates?
Rural areas.
How does affordable childcare affect birth rate?
It encourages families to have more children.
Which major global institution monitors birth rate trends?
The United Nations (UN).
Which region has seen the sharpest decline in birth rates?
Europe and East Asia.
What is the impact of housing and childcare costs?
High costs discourage larger families.
What is one challenge faced by families with many children in Kazakhstan?
Limited financial and state support.
What is a baby bonus?
A financial incentive for having children.
How is fertility rate different from birth rate?
Fertility rate measures average births per woman; birth rate is births per 1,000 people.
How has urbanization affected global birth rates?
It tends to lower them due to cost of living and lifestyle changes.
Name one cultural factor contributing to lower birth rates.
Preference for smaller families or gender equality.
What is one policy Kazakhstan could introduce to raise the birth rate?
Subsidized childcare or housing for young families.
Name one non-financial way to support higher birth rates.
Flexible work schedules or work-life balance improvements.