Gyeonggi-do Province had the highest number of births in the country last year and the second highest birth rate
Feb 28, 2025
Last year, the number of children born in Gyeonggi-do was the highest in the country, and the premature birth rate, which represents the number of children born per 1,000 people, is the highest among cities and provinces in the country except Sejong City.
According to data released by the National Statistical Office on the 26th, the number of births in Gyeonggi Province in 2024 was 71,300, up 2,483 from last year, accounting for 29.9% of the nation's 238,300 births.
Gyeonggi Province's total fertility rate was 0.79 and the premature birth rate was 5.2, up 0.02 and 0.1 from last year, respectively. This is higher than the national total fertility rate of 0.75 and the premature birth rate of 4.7.
By city and county, the total fertility rate rebounded in 19 cities and counties, including Gwacheon (1.03), Hwaseong (1.01), and Pyeongtaek (1.00), while Dongducheon and Bucheon (0.62), copper (0.65), and Uijeongbu (0.68).
To promote people-centered population policies, Gyeonggi Province operates a participatory population talk committee for provincial residents and provides transportation expenses for pregnant women in vulnerable areas, always caring for 360°, and supporting policies for infertile couples. In particular, in the entire provincial government, including young people, housing, and labor, as well as childbirth and rearing, all-out efforts are being made to prevent career breaks by 0.5&0.75 jobs, 4.5-day weeks without wage cuts, and father-childrearing leave incentives.
In addition, various programs such as sending birth congratulatory cards, mother and baby programs (such as prenatal concerts), and operation of Aisarang parent schools will be promoted.
According to data released by the National Statistical Office on the 26th, the number of births in Gyeonggi Province in 2024 was 71,300, up 2,483 from last year, accounting for 29.9% of the nation's 238,300 births.
Gyeonggi Province's total fertility rate was 0.79 and the premature birth rate was 5.2, up 0.02 and 0.1 from last year, respectively. This is higher than the national total fertility rate of 0.75 and the premature birth rate of 4.7.
By city and county, the total fertility rate rebounded in 19 cities and counties, including Gwacheon (1.03), Hwaseong (1.01), and Pyeongtaek (1.00), while Dongducheon and Bucheon (0.62), copper (0.65), and Uijeongbu (0.68).
To promote people-centered population policies, Gyeonggi Province operates a participatory population talk committee for provincial residents and provides transportation expenses for pregnant women in vulnerable areas, always caring for 360°, and supporting policies for infertile couples. In particular, in the entire provincial government, including young people, housing, and labor, as well as childbirth and rearing, all-out efforts are being made to prevent career breaks by 0.5&0.75 jobs, 4.5-day weeks without wage cuts, and father-childrearing leave incentives.
In addition, various programs such as sending birth congratulatory cards, mother and baby programs (such as prenatal concerts), and operation of Aisarang parent schools will be promoted.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
