Quebec Births Edge Up in 2025
Quebec saw a slight increase in births in 2025, with 78,200 births and a modest rise in fertility rate, marking the first year of growth since 2021 but still below pre‑pandemic levels.
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Quebec saw a slight increase in births in 2025, with 78,200 births and a modest rise in fertility rate, marking the first year of growth since 2021 but still below pre‑pandemic levels.
Quebec is studying Asian countries' failed attempts to boost birth rates as its own natality declines, hoping to uncover lessons for tailored policy solutions.
Quebec’s falling birth rates have led residents to buy more adult diapers than children’s, prompting retailers to adjust inventories and reflecting an aging population’s impact on consumer demand.