More couples saying no to having kids

The increase in the proportion of married couples without children as shown in the Census 2010 survey did not surprise experts who say that the high cost of living - from property to cars to childcare fees - is one main reason they shy away from raising children. Assistant Professor of Asian Studies Hoon Chang Yau said this could lead to changes in the social landscape here: 'We will see an increase in immigrants who will be needed to make up the workforce to keep the economy running. This will lead to a more complex society with more people from around the world settling here'.