UNDERSTANDING THE NUMBERS: MALAYSIA’S FERTILITY RATE DIPS TO 1.6 CHILDREN.
In its latest release, the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, has unveiled the Vital Statistics publication for 2023. This extensive report provides a detailed breakdown of birth and death statistics, segmented by demographic characteristics, at the national, state, and administrative district levels for the year 2022. These statistics, encompassing significant life events, serve as crucial inputs…