Sri Lanka : birth rate plummets since 2022 economic crisis

Sri Lanka is experiencing a drastic decline in birth rates, weakened by the severe economic crisis that shook the country in 2022.

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This demographic decline reflects the devastating impact of economic hardship on reproductive decisions of Sri Lankan families.

The phenomenon raises concerns about long-term demographic and socio-economic balances on the island.

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