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Fertility differentials in early postwar malaya.

S Swee-Hock¹

¹University of Malaya, Malaysia.

|February 15, 2011

Summary

Fertility rates in 1950s Malaya varied by ethnicity and region. Malay fertility was lowest due to high divorce rates, while rural areas generally showed higher fertility across all main ethnic groups.

Area of Science:

Demography
Sociology
Public Health

Background:

Fertility trends in early postwar Malaya (pre-1957) revealed significant ethnic and regional disparities.
Understanding these patterns is crucial for public health and socioeconomic planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze ethnic and regional variations in fertility levels in Malaya during the early postwar period.
To investigate the factors contributing to observed fertility differentials, including marriage stability and rural-urban divides.

Main Methods:

Analysis of fertility data disaggregated by major ethnic groups (Malays, Chinese, Indians).
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Comparison of rural and urban fertility rates.

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Malay fertility was lowest, attributed to high divorce rates and reduced childbearing exposure.
Chinese and Indian fertility rates were approximately 5% and 10% higher than Malay rates, respectively.
Fertility was higher in southern states (Johore, Malacca, Negri Sembilan) and lower in northern states (Penang, Kelantan, Perlis, Kedah, Trengganu).
Rural areas exhibited higher fertility than urban areas across all ethnic groups, with the most significant rural-urban gap observed among Chinese.

Conclusions:

Fertility in early postwar Malaya was shaped by a complex interplay of ethnicity, marital stability, geographic location, and rural-urban residence.
High divorce rates significantly impacted Malay fertility, highlighting the importance of social factors in demographic trends.