Ministry of Public Health Concerned as Thai Birth Rates Hit 75-Year Low, Launches 'Every Birth Matters' Campaign

The Ministry of Public Health is worried about Thailand's lowest birth rates in 75 years, with the campaign 'Every Birth Matters' mobilizing 7 organizations to address the crisis. According to the Bureau of Registration, in 2025 only 416,514 new births were recorded - the lowest in nearly 75 years - with 559,684 deaths, meaning new births are insufficient to replace the parent generation. Thailand now has the lowest birth rate in Asia, similar to Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. If no serious measures are taken in the next 50-60 years, the population could drop to just 30-40 million. The 'Every Birth Matters' policy focuses not just on increasing birth numbers, but ensuring high-quality, safe, and voluntary births with appropriate care. Key strategies include developing fertility service systems, improving maternal and child healthcare, investing in early life development, preventing unplanned pregnancies, and supporting mental health for mothers and families.