Turkish experts have sounded the alarm over their country’s demographic future, warning that declining birth rates pose a serious threat to the nation’s stability and prosperity. Speaking on a special programme broadcast on Turkish television channel TVNET, the specialists argued that Turkey urgently needs to study and adopt policies from neighbouring countries that have successfully tackled similar challenges.
The experts specifically highlighted Saudi Arabia and Israel as models worth emulating, praising their approaches to addressing fertility decline and population management. Both countries have implemented various governmental incentives and social policies designed to encourage higher birth rates among their populations, measures that the Turkish commentators believe could be adapted for use in Turkey.
Turkey, like many developed and middle-income nations, has experienced a significant decline in fertility rates in recent decades as urbanisation, increased female participation in the workforce, and changing social attitudes towards family size have taken hold. This demographic shift has raised concerns among policymakers about the sustainability of pension systems, healthcare provision, and economic growth in the coming decades.
The television programme reflects growing concern within Turkey about long-term demographic trends, with government officials and social commentators increasingly viewing population policy as a critical issue for national development. The call to examine international best practices suggests Turkish authorities may be considering policy adjustments to reverse or slow the decline in birth rates.
Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.
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