Singapore: Rapid Fertility Transition in a Compact Society

Singapore has experience a dramatic fertility decline over the past two decades, with the average number of births per woman falling from over six to below two. Factors contributing to this decline and discussed in the paper include government policies and programs designed to influence fertility di...

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Published in:Population and development review 1980-12, Vol.6 (4), p.549-579
Main Authors: Fawcett, James T., Khoo, Siew-Ean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Family planning
Family size
Female fertility
Fertility
Fertility rates
Housing
Population policy
Public housing
Public policy
Singapore
Working women
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Summary:Singapore has experience a dramatic fertility decline over the past two decades, with the average number of births per woman falling from over six to below two. Factors contributing to this decline and discussed in the paper include government policies and programs designed to influence fertility directly; policies, programs, and practices in education, female employment, and public housing, which influence fertility indirectly; and the changing values, attitudes, and aspirations of Singaporeans--particularly with respect to the value of children in the context of a society undergoing remarkable social and economic transformation.
ISSN:0098-7921
1728-4457
DOI:10.2307/1972926