Australia Experiences Rise in Fertility Rate Post Pandemic

Australia Experiences Rise in Fertility Rate Post Pandemic
Courtesy of Soli
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Australia is seeing a rise in post-COVID-19 birth rates after the pandemic saw a drop in fertility rates.

According to the federal government’s latest annual population statement, to be released in full on Friday, Australia’s birth rate fell to 1.58 births per woman during the first year of the pandemic.

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