Norwegian birth rate decreases for seventh consecutive year
Birth rates in Norway have decreased for the seventh year in a row. Social pressure is causing women to wait longer and longer before starting families, says one expert.
Birth rates of 2.1 per woman are needed to keep population numbers constant. In Norway, the figure is now down to 1.71, having dropped every year since 2009.
The average age of first-time parents of both genders is also increasing, according to figures released by Statistics Norway.
Source: The Local Norway
Norway is in a spot of bother
SimCityAT
13 April 2017 08:54:26
10541
beppi
13 April 2017 10:17:17
14820
So what?
Noway's birth rate of 1.7 per woman is above EU average and also above Eastern Europe, China and many developed countries in Asia - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_s … ility_rate
The world's least fertile places are Macau, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea at around 1.2.
In my opinion, a spot of bother are the most fertile places, which happen to also be poor, chaotic and not giving these kids a fair chance in life: Niger, Chad, South Sudan, DR Congo and many other African nations are above 5 kids per woman!
cccmedia
17 April 2017 12:33:01
10197
Beppi, you had me at "Noway."
ARB360
17 April 2017 19:19:10
226
cccmedia wrote:Beppi, you had me at "Noway."
Reading that reply. just gave to me, my heartiest laugh of today. Thank you, sir.
Fred
17 April 2017 23:37:04
27506
cccmedia wrote:Beppi, you had me at "Noway."
'Noway' probably explains the lower birth rate.
Vietman
18 April 2017 02:04:49
0
Maybe because women there are joining the military instead of raising families:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/insid … ay-n746041
Vietman
18 April 2017 15:07:08
0
Am very happy that a Norwegian woman can protect me AND give me kids. I have five kids, makes me look like a rabbit I guess...
beppi
18 April 2017 15:20:40
14820
Torewest wrote:I have five kids, makes me look like a rabbit I guess...
According to my post above, they aren't called rabbits, but Nigerians, Chadians, Sudanese, Congolese, etc.
Vietman
18 April 2017 15:47:27
0
You are clearly a No-wegian.
beppi
18 April 2017 16:07:54
14820
No Way!
ARB360
18 April 2017 18:43:54
226
No comment!
Aeromec
22 April 2017 08:10:05
1
The planet is overpopulated anyhow
ARB360
22 April 2017 13:31:36
226
Yeah, sure, and Norway is huge contributor to over-population factor, eh? 
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project
Leisure activities in Mauritius
Mauritius is a lot of things, but it is not boring! You'll always find something interesting to do, whether by the ...
The American lifestyle
The United States is a vast country that is made up of a diverse group of people. Life, landscape, and culture can ...
Leisure activities in Mexico
Mexico has activities for everyone: from exciting adventure to peaceful relaxation, high culture to rowdy street ...
Leisure activities in the Philippines
Consisting of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a real treasure that you can explore during your stay ...
Leisure activities in Brazil
Have you always dreamed of dancing to the rhythm of a Brazilian carnival? Do you wish to enjoy the sand and the ...
Leisure in Tunisia
If you are moving to Tunisia, you are probably wondering what you can do during your free time. The country ...
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
Meet other expats and join the events
Join
"