Pyeongtaek City (Mayor Jeong Jang-seon) was the only large city with a population of 500,000 or more to show an increase in the number of births compared to five years ago.
According to statistics on the number of births recently announced by the National Statistical Office, the number of babies born nationwide in 2023 is 230,028, a decrease of 96,794 from 2018, five years ago.
During the same period, the number of births also decreased in all 17 metropolitan governments. In the case of Gyeonggi-do, the decrease was the largest with 19,358 people, followed by Seoul with 18,618 people, showing a decrease in the number of births in proportion to the population.
Looking at each basic local government, the number of births decreased in 216 out of 226 (approximately 95.6%) basic local governments.
Contrary to this nationwide trend of declining birth rates, 10 local governments across the country recorded an increase compared to five years ago. Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (318 people), Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do (129 people), Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (85 people), Dong-gu, Gwangju (81 people), Jung-gu, Incheon (64 people), Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do (56 people), Dong-gu, Busan (45 people), Gyeonggi-do These include Pyeongtaek City (42 people), Yesan County, South Chungcheong Province (24 people), and Muan County, South Jeolla Province (24 people).
Pyeongtaek City was the only city with a population of over 500,000 to see an increase in the number of births. This record is in contrast to the national situation, where there is a large decrease in births in proportion to the population.
It is analyzed that these birth records in Pyeongtaek City are linked to the high marriage rate. In fact, Pyeongtaek City’s early marriage rate in 2023 was recorded as 5.4, the third highest in the country and the highest in Gyeonggi Province.
An official from Pyeongtaek City said, “Quality jobs are being created in the region due to the revitalization of future industries such as semiconductors, and the influx of young people is accelerating due to active housing supply around Godeok International New Town and Pyeongtaek Jije Station.” “The marriage rate remains high, which in turn is leading to many births.”
Pyeongtaek Mayor Jeong Jang-seon said, “The increase in the number of births is hopeful news for the region.” He added, “Pyeongtaek City will continue to improve the residential conditions in the city so that parents with children do not regret it and so that children growing up in Pyeongtaek can be happy.” said.
Economy Queen Reporter Kim Hong-mi / Photo Pyeongtaek City
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2024-10-02 04:02:27