Economic pressure:

The relatively high housing prices and living costs in Shanghai make many families unable to bear the financial pressure of having children. In addition, the competition in Shanghai is fierce, many people need to work long hours, and it is difficult to spare enough time to take care of their children, which also increases the pressure of childbirth.

Quality of education: Shanghai is rich in educational resources, but it also brings excessive competition in education. Many parents are worried about their children's future, and having children will also increase the cost of education and training. At the same time, the quality of education in Shanghai also makes many parents worry about their ability and time investment.

Personal pursuit: Young people in Shanghai pay more attention to career and personal development, and they are more inclined to pursue career success and stability than to devote a lot of time and energy to taking care of their children.

Marriage concept: The marriage concept of young people in Shanghai is also changing. Many people think that marriage is not a necessary prerequisite, and they value their quality of life and personal freedom more.

To sum up, the reasons for the low fertility rate in Shanghai are complicated, including socio-economic factors, cultural and personal factors. Increasing the fertility rate requires improving the social environment and reducing the cost of fertility. At the same time, we need to encourage young people to balance their personal pursuits and family responsibilities so that they can make reproductive decisions more independently.