5 countries that pay people to get married (opens original article in a new tab)

Several countries provide financial incentives to encourage marriage and family formation as part of efforts to address declining birth rates and aging populations.

• Several countries offer financial incentives to encourage marriage and family formation due to declining birth rates and aging populations.
• Japan provides financial assistance for weddings, housing, and moving expenses to newlyweds.
• Singapore offers housing grants and the Baby Bonus Scheme to support families.
• Hungary provides interest-free loans to newlyweds that can be forgiven with the birth of children.
• China offers cash rewards to couples who marry at younger ages to address demographic challenges.