Canada Fertility Rate
1.25 births per woman▼ −0.02 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Canada's total fertility rate fell to 1.25 births per woman in 2024 from 1.27 in 2023. The reading matches the all-time low for the series, which began in 1960, and remains below the all-time high of 3.811 births per woman recorded in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 births per woman | 1.27 births per woman | 3.81 births per womanDec 1960 | 1.25 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 54.4% | 53.6% | 71.2% | 44.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 82.11 years | 81.63 years | 82.16 years | 71.13 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Canada averaged 1.58 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.81 births per woman in Dec 1960 and a record low of 1.25 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate measures the average number of births a woman would have over her reproductive lifetime, expressed in births per woman. For Canada, the indicator is reported annually. The series begins in 1960 and runs through the year 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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