6 Countries with the Lowest Fertility Rates

2. South Korea 

Children Born per Woman: 1.11 

South Korea is a country with the lowest global fertility rate at 0.78, stemming from rising living costs, delayed marriages, and work prioritization over starting families. Maternal and perinatal mortality rates have improved, with the maternal mortality ratio dropping to 7.8 deaths per 100,000 live births. Multiple pregnancies from IVF procedures pose health risks, with a high rate of 51.2% in 2006. Infertility rates have risen significantly, with approximately 6% of total births estimated to be IVF babies in 2017.