Italy Fertility Rate
1.18 births per woman▼ −0.03 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Italy's total fertility rate fell to 1.18 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.21 in 2023. The reading marks the lowest on record since the series began in 1960, well below the all-time high of 2.66 registered in 1964.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18 births per woman | 1.21 births per woman | 2.66 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.18 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 58.1% | 57.5% | 58.1% | 44.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 83.95 years | 83.35 years | 83.95 years | 69.12 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Italy averaged 1.30 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.66 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 1.18 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, expressed in births per woman. Data are reported on an annual basis. The series spans from 1960 to the present.
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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