[Culturechat] Demographics in CH

[philip king]

Any indication as to what has caused such a drastic reduction in the
birthrate in just 6 years, and such a terrific increase in divorces between
2000 and 2001?

----- Original Message -----
From: Vance Roy <gigli.saw@dplanet.ch>
To: <culturechat@untours.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 8:53 AM
Subject: [Culturechat] Demographics in CH


> Couples who marry and begin families in CH are in the minority now. Last
> year, there were almost 10% fewer marriages than the year before. in
> 2001, there were almost 50% more divorces than the year before.
>
> In 2001 the net population by births increased only by 12200. In 1996,
> this figure was 20400. The number of children born to unwed parents in
> CH was 11.4% of the total. This contrasts with 22% in Germany and 42% in
> France. On the other hand, the number of fathers accepting parental
> responsibilities has increased.
>
> Times do change, don't they?
>
> Vance Roy
> gigli.saw@dplanet.ch
>
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