The Government of Singapore plans to implement new support measures aimed at increasing the birth rate in the country and encouraging families to have more children. Under the new program, financial support of more than 55,000 US dollars per child is envisaged for parents.

This was reported by «INTERFAX.RU», citing the «Financial Times» publication.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on August 23 that the amounts of government child allowances and the system of childcare leave will be revised.

The government's new measures will be aimed at easing family expenses related to having children, starting a family, and raising children. By expanding state financial and social support, the goal is to increase citizens' desire to have children.

This initiative is linked to the steady decline in Singapore's birth rate in recent years. Currently, the city-state with a population of over 6 million is among the countries with the fastest-aging populations in the world.

In 2025, Singapore's total fertility rate dropped to 0.87 births per woman. This figure is one of the lowest in the country's history, causing growing concerns regarding natural population growth.

According to the government, alongside providing financial support to families, expanding childcare leave options can also help improve the living conditions of young families and have a positive impact on their decisions to have children.

Singapore's new initiatives demonstrate the expanding scope of government policies to combat declining birth rates in developed countries.