South Korea’s total fertility rate (TFR) hovers around 0.7 children per woman, making it one of the lowest in the world The reasons can be summarized into three core categories:✅ Summary TableCategorySouth Korea (2022)World Average (2022–23)Total Fertility Rate (TFR)0.78~2.3 children/woman Crude Birth Rate (per 1,000 people)4.9~18.4/1,000OECD TrendLowest, ultra‑low birth rateMost advanced count..