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Population Control

Policies
By: Snehith Reddy Patlolla
Research Question
To what extent do the prenatal and postnatal policies of Sweden and China
in 2024 assist in controlling and influencing the population of their nation?
Introducing Sweden and China
China Sweden
China is the second most populous country in the world, with Sweden is a European country with a population of only 10.7
approximately 1.41 billion people. Its population density is million, significantly smaller than China. Its population density
approximately 150 people per square kilometer. China was is only 25 people per square kilometer. Most developed
once the most populous country but has seen a decline in countries have lower populations compared to developing
population due to government policies. countries like India or China.
Population Control
Policies
China Sweden
China implemented a one-child Sweden follows pro-natalist policies
policy to pause the population to encourage population growth and
growth, aiming to improve economic ensure sustainable demographic
status and preserve resources. development. These policies aim to
Exceptions were made for families support families in having more
with a female first child or in specific children without economic strain.
regions. Penalties for exceeding the Key initiatives include a generous
one-child limit included limited parental leave system, affordable
access to housing, jobs, and childcare services, and a monthly
education, as well as forced child allowance.
abortions. In 2021, China transitioned
to a three-child policy to address
population decline due to aging
demographics.
Population
Pyramids
Sweden China
Anti-Natal vs.
Pro-Natal Policies
1 Anti-Natal 2 Pro-Natal
Policies Policies
Anti-natal policies are Pro-natal policies are
implemented to control designed to encourage
population growth, often in population growth, often in
countries with concerns countries facing declining
about resource depletion and fertility rates and aging
economic strain. These populations. These policies
policies aim to reduce birth aim to increase birth rates
rates and stabilize population and maintain a sustainable
growth. demographic balance.
Strengths and Weaknesses of
Population Control Policies
Strengths- If a country like China during 90’s choose to make a anti-natal policy to preserve resources and stop overpopulation,
then it benefits China a lot because having a huge sum of population can cause huge amount of resources being used constantly
which will impact the nation’s environment and economic negatively which can lead to significant consequences in the future such
as no natural resources such as food or clean drinking water for a sustainable lifestyle for the population. If China in the year 2021s
make pro-natal policies, then there are some benefits especially since China’s population was decreasing at that time due to more
aged people, which will help them develop a sustainable demographic and also develop their economic status too.

Weakness- Which China decided to switch to 1 child policy this led to higher chances of population decline since there was low
reproductive age which means there will be less birth and have high post reproductive growth which are on the verge of dying. So
changing their policy was mandatory or it posed a huge risk for China and its government. After implementing the 3 child per family
policy in 2021, it poses a huge risk for the resources used since the population will gradually increase and more resources will be
required for the basic necessities of life and the economic market for China might be unstable again after this policy.
Importance of
Policies in Addressing
Demographic
Challenges
Policies addressing overpopulation, declining fertility rates, and economic
stability are crucial for countries to achieve their desired goals and maintain
economic and social stability. These policies help to manage overpopulation
through antenatal measures like family planning and education, while
addressing declining fertility rates through pro-natal strategies such as
financial incentives and parental support programs.
Recommended Policy
Changes

Flexible Work-Life Financial Incentives


Balance Increase financial incentives for
Implement more flexible work-life families with children, such as higher
balance policies, such as paid child allowances or reduced
parental leave and flexible work education fees, to alleviate the
arrangements, to support families financial burden of raising children.
and encourage higher birth rates.
Conclusion
Population control policies play a vital role in addressing demographic
challenges and achieving sustainable development. By carefully considering
the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, countries can
implement policies that promote economic stability, social well-being, and a
balanced population growth.

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