Australia Fertility Rate
1.48 births per woman▼ −0.02 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Australia's total fertility rate fell to 1.481 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.499 in 2023. The reading is the lowest since the series began in 1960 and remains well below the all-time high of 3.54 recorded in 1961.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.48 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 3.54 births per womanDec 1961 | 1.48 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.7% | 55.2% | 63.2% | 48.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 83.05 years | 83.05 years | 83.30 years | 70.82 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Australia averaged 1.79 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.54 births per woman in Dec 1961 and a record low of 1.48 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime, assuming current age-specific fertility rates. The indicator is measured in births per woman, reported on an annual basis. The series for Australia spans from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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