Singapore faces declining birth rates amid rising costs of child-rearing

Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 AM30

(Update: Mar 17, 2026, 6:00 AM)

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Singapore faces declining birth rates amid rising costs of child-rearing

Singapore's low fertility rate is attributed to young couples struggling with financial and time commitments of raising children.
The cost of raising a child in Singapore is estimated at $273,600, with government support contributing over $200,000 per child.
Addressing declining birth rates and autism challenges calls for a comprehensive societal response and investment in local research.

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