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Germany has lowest birth rate in the world
h/t Gates of ViennaGermany has the world's lowest birth rate, according to a new study produced by German auditing firm BDO in partnership with the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI). Although Germany has had the lowest birth rate in Europe in recent years, the study alleges that it has now surpassed countries outside the continent. The study shows that, on average, 8.2 children were born per 1,000 inhabitants over the past five years. In Europe, Portugal and Italy came in second and third with an average of 9.0 and 9.3 children, respectively. Globally, the study pointed to the African continent for the highest birth rates. The West African country Niger took the top position with 50 children born per 1,000 inhabitants. Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2015-05-30 |
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