Brazil Fertility Rate
1.61 births per woman▼ −0.00 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Brazil's total fertility rate fell to 1.614 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.619 in 2023. The reading marks the lowest level on record since the series began in 1960, when the rate stood at 6.051 births per woman.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.61 births per woman | 1.62 births per woman | 6.05 births per womanDec 1960 | 1.61 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 44.6% | 44.3% | 89.0% | 43.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 76.02 years | 75.85 years | 76.02 years | 53.16 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Brazil averaged 2.04 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 6.05 births per woman in Dec 1960 and a record low of 1.61 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the number of children a woman would have over her lifetime if current age-specific fertility rates remained constant. It is reported annually in births per woman. The series for Brazil 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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