Declining Birth Rate Reflects Human Shifts
The birth rate in Saudi Arabia decreased from 7 births per woman in 1981 to about two in 2022. This decline reflects profound shifts in the social fabric, encompassing economic, educational, cultural, and health factors. The author believes that these changes go beyond mere numbers to affect the very nature of human beings, as psychological, health-related, and technological interaction factors have led to deteriorating mental and reproductive health, along with changing perceptions related to family and marriage. He emphasizes that this phenomenon requires a comprehensive civilizational understanding of how humans live and build their relationships, stressing that the real challenge lies in addressing emotional poverty and mental distraction, and in working toward balancing technological advancement with human needs to ensure societal stability and tranquility.
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