In many wealthy countries, fewer babies are being born than needed to keep the population stable. Places like Japan, Italy, and South Korea are struggling the most, even though their governments have tried everything from cash bonuses to better parental leave. Raising kids is expensive, jobs aren’t always stable, and in many cultures, women are expected to handle most of the childcare—making it tough to balance work and family. But it’s not all bad news! Countries like France and the US have found ways to slow the decline by offering strong support for parents, like affordable childcare and flexible work policies. If more nations follow their lead, maybe birth rates can bounce back—but it’s going to take big changes! Credit:br Total Fertility Rate Map: By Korakys, CC BY-SA 4.0 , Animation is created by Bright Side.br br ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------br Music from TheSoul Sound: br Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! br Subscribe to Bright Side: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------br Our Social Media:br Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Telegram: br Stock materials (photos, footages and other):br ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------br For more videos and articles visit:br ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------br This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.