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  1. The current events highlight how demographic trends, such as low birth rates, are being impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, alongside the economic consequences of NATO sanctions on Russian oil sales.

UN Ranks Ukraine Among Countries with Lowest Fertility Rate

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The United Nations ranked Ukraine among countries with the world's lowest fertility rates, according to the Global Change Data Lab. Ukraine's total fertility rate was reported at 0.98 children per woman in 2023. This ranking highlights the demographic impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

From interfax.com.ua

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The nation's pay-as-you-go pension system faces long-term financial challenges due to demographic constraints. As the population ages and fertility rates fall, the contribution base shrinks while the number of beneficiaries rises, creating a structural deficit in the pension system.

The current events highlight how demographic trends, such as low birth rates, are being impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, alongside the economic consequences of NATO sanctions on Russian oil sales.

From interfax.com.ua

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  • United NationsGlobal international and intergovernmental organization that issued the ranking.
  • United Nations Population FundUnited Nations organization that provides technical assistance and operational support to the UN system.

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