Belgium Fertility Rate
1.44 births per woman▼ −0.03 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Belgium's total fertility rate fell to 1.44 births per woman in 2024 from 1.47 in 2023. The 2024 figure is the lowest in the series, which began in 1960, and remains below the all-time high of 2.71 recorded in 1964.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.44 births per woman | 1.47 births per woman | 2.71 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.44 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 57.9% | 57.6% | 58.8% | 48.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 82.30 years | 82.40 years | 82.40 years | 69.70 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Belgium averaged 1.67 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.71 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 1.44 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate is the number of children a woman would have over her lifetime if she experienced the age-specific fertility rates observed in a given year. For Belgium, the indicator is expressed in births per woman and reported annually. The series 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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