Austria Fertility Rate
1.31 births per woman▼ −0.01 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Austria's total fertility rate fell to 1.31 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.32 in 2023. The reading marks the lowest level on record since the series began in 1960, and remains well below the all-time high of 2.82 births per woman recorded in 1963.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.31 births per woman | 1.32 births per woman | 2.82 births per womanDec 1963 | 1.31 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 54.4% | 53.5% | 62.7% | 46.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 82.00 years | 81.79 years | 82.00 years | 68.59 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Austria averaged 1.43 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.82 births per woman in Dec 1963 and a record low of 1.31 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born per woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates. It is reported annually in births per woman. The series for Austria spans from 1960 to 2024.
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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