Euro Area Fertility Rate
1.35 births per woman▼ −0.03 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
The Euro Area total fertility rate fell to 1.353 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.385 in 2023. This marks the lowest level since the series began in 1960, eclipsing the previous record of 1.385 set a year earlier. The all-time high of 2.709 was recorded in 1964.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.35 births per woman | 1.38 births per woman | 2.71 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.35 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 58.5% | 57.8% | 58.5% | 48.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 82.25 years | 82.14 years | 82.25 years | 69.26 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Euro Area averaged 1.49 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 1.35 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman would bear over her lifetime if current age-specific fertility rates prevailed. It is expressed in births per woman, reported on an annual basis, and the series spans from 1960 onward.
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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