Quebec births climb in 2025 as fertility rate ticks up
Quebec saw 78,200 births in 2025, up 974 from the year before, and its fertility rate rose slightly above 1.35, marking the first year of growth since 2021 but still below pre‑pandemic levels.
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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.
Quebec Turns to Asia Amid Ongoing Birth‑Rate Decline
Quebec is studying Asian countries' failed attempts to boost birth rates as its own natality declines, hoping to uncover lessons for tailored policy solutions.
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