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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
July 9, 2026
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UN: Young people willing to marry and have children if affordable
More than two-thirds of young adults selected an ideal relationship and living arrangement that includes marriage, according to the report of the UN Population Fund on the findings of its 2025-2026 Demographic Futures Survey...
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A new report from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals that young people globally desire marriage and children but are hindered by affordability and lack of support conditions.
- Over two-thirds of young adults surveyed aspire to marriage and family life.
- 88% cited financial security and 87% stable employment as key preconditions for parenthood.
- Economic and housing constraints were identified as the biggest barriers by 72% of respondents.
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