The Department of Census and Statistics has revealed a significant drop in Sri Lanka’s birth rate over the last 11 years.
Births declined from 352,450 in 2013 to just 28,091 last year, according to Director General Anoja Seneviratne.
Medical experts report an annual decrease of around 100,000 in the birth rate, raising serious concerns.
Dr. Deepal Perera has called for a social discourse to understand and address the causes of this decline.
Factors such as economic challenges, lifestyle changes, and shifting societal priorities may contribute to the falling birth rate.
Experts stress the urgency of implementing policies to support families and encourage population growth.
