What factors made Singapore introduce its pro natalist policy?
-Lowest total fertility rates
Has a rate of 1.1 (Replacement rate is 2.1)
-Very high percentage of foreign individuals
36% of population is foreign (If not implemented possible loss of culture, heritage etc.)
Name the strategies that Singapore has implemented to increase its population
-Increasing maternity leave to 12 weeks for the first four babies
-Increase child benefits for each family
-Paying $1000 for six years into a special account
-Slogans and posters, 1987's slogan: "Have Three Or More" (if you can afford it)
Name some successes of Singapore's pro natalist policy
13.6% increase in birth rates in 1988 (the year the policy was introduced)
Name some problems with Singapore's pro natalist policy
-The 40 year old virgin
People in Singapore tend to have a firm mindset of marrying late and having fewer children
-High cost of living
Due to high expenses, families would prefer to have less children to cut costs