The number of births in Iran dropped by 41.6% between 2016 and 2025, and the number of marriages decreased by about 39%, according to "Tejarat News". The fertility rate has dropped to 1.34 children per woman, and 29 out of 31 districts are below the replacement level. In the report, the trend was attributed to the cost of housing and living, inflation and incomes that do not catch up with it. Family economics expert Farshad Akbari warned that loans to encourage marriage and childbirth are not a substitute for stable employment, accessible housing and an effective welfare system.

The number of births in Iran dropped by 41.6% between 2016 and 2025, and the number of marriages decreased by about 39%, according to "Tejarat News". The fertility rate has dropped to 1.34 children per woman, and 29 out of 31 districts are below the replacement level. In the report, the trend was attributed to the cost of housing and living, inflation and incomes that do not catch up with it. Family economics expert Farshad Akbari warned that loans to encourage marriage and childbirth are not a substitute for stable employment, accessible housing and an effective welfare system.