Germany Fertility Rate
1.36 births per woman▼ −0.03 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Germany's total fertility rate fell to 1.36 births per woman in 2024 from 1.39 in 2023. It remains above the all-time low of 1.24 recorded in 1994 and far below the series high of 2.54 set in 1964. The series spans from 1960 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.36 births per woman | 1.39 births per woman | 2.54 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.24 births per womanDec 1994 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 60.2% | 59.0% | 60.2% | 43.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 80.79 years | 81.04 years | 81.29 years | 69.06 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Germany averaged 1.40 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.54 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 1.24 births per woman in Dec 1994. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a 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, measured in births per woman, and data are available from 1960.
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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