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December 2, 2021       Share:    

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/12/01/iran-doubles-down-abortion-contraception-restrictions/

Iran Has the Lowest Birthrate in the Middle East

(Washington Post) Miriam Berger - Iran's birthrate has decreased 25% over the past four years to a fertility rate of 1.7 children per mother, Seyed Hamed Barakati, deputy health minister for family and school population, said in May. On average, a couple had their first child after four years of marriage and a second one five years later. A new law for the "Rejuvenation of the Population and Support of the Family" was enacted by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi last month.

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