Baby surge predicted in Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Across the 20th century the Kazakhstan’s birth rate peaked at 417 thousand in 1987, Kazinform correspondent reports.

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According to Kazakh Science and Higher Education Minister Sayasat Nurbek, the birth rate has been on a steady rise in the country, reaching 500 thousand this year.

The country saw 456 thousand babies born last year, and 426 thousand in 2020.

Nurbek said that a baby boom is expected in Kazakhstan between 2029-2030.