Kazakhstan's Birth Rate Declines for Fifth Consecutive Year Post-Pandemic

The number of births in Kazakhstan has decreased for the fifth year in a row since the pandemic. In January-September 2026, 226,990 children were born, a significant drop from previous years. The total fertility rate has fallen to 14.74 per 1,000 people, continuing a downward trend that began after a peak in 2021.

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