SINGAPORE saw a 7% decline in marriages in 2024, with 26,328 registrations, attributed mainly to a decrease among couples aged 25 to 34. Additionally, the median age for first-time parents has risen, and divorce rates increased, highlighting a broader trend of later marriages and parenthood, while the demand for childcare services has surged significantly over the past decade.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: In Singapore, the number of people getting married went down last year, and more couples are waiting longer to have babies, while also more parents are taking time off work to care for their new children.
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