Sustainability and global issues
Name 1 economic impact of low birth rate
Labor shortage
Low Productivity
Higher government spending
Higher taxes
Name one opportunity that Singapore can explore.
Family-Friendly policies, gender equality & social norms, Immgration & talent attraction, Housing & cost of living adjestments.
Name a key cause of low birth rate.
Cost of living, Social shifts, Fear of the future, Sexist norms, Lack of affordable childcare.
What can companies do to support growing families?
Reduce employee working hours, or give extended parental leave.
Why does low birth rate challenge equity and inclusion?
Resources shift toward elderly care, reducing investment in youth services.
What is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Singapore residents in 2023 and 2024?
0.97
What is the global fertility rate in 2025?
2.25
How much financial support is included in the Baby Bonus Cash Gift for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd child?
1st child: $11,000
2nd child: $11,000
3rd child: $13,000
Explain how low birth rate disrupts intergenerational balance.
Fewer young people must support more elderly, increasing caregiving and financial pressure
What is the median age of first marriage for Singaporean males and females?
Males: 31.3
Females: 29.6