Parliamentary reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Government efforts to address low fertility rate

FOURTEENTH PARLIAMENT OF SINGAPORE

WRITTEN REPLY 

TUESDAY, 2 APRIL 2024

Mr Shawn Huang Wei Zhong:

To ask the Prime Minister (a) what strategies and policies is the Government planning to implement to address Singapore’s low fertility rate; and (b) how will these initiatives support families and encourage higher birth rates.

Ms Indranee Rajah (for the Prime Minister):

Singapore’s low fertility reflects a global phenomenon where individual priorities and societal norms have shifted. We will continue to work with stakeholders to build a conducive environment where Singaporeans feel supported along their marriage and parenthood journey. The Member may refer to my speech at the PMO Committee of Supply Debate on 28 February 2024, where our strategies have been outlined.