HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has officially abolished its long-standing two-child policy, with state media announcing the change on Wednesday.
Authorities have confirmed that the decision on family size will now be left to individual couples, marking a significant shift in the country’s family planning approach.
The Vietnam News Agency reported that the policy change comes in response to the country’s historically low birth rates.
According to the Ministry of Health, the total fertility rate fell to 1.91 children per woman last year, which is below the replacement level.
This policy alteration reflects the government’s efforts to address the challenges posed by the country’s declining birth rate and aging population.
Vietnam had previously enforced a two-child policy to control population growth, but the new approach aims to give families more autonomy in planning their futures.
