Norway Fertility Rate
1.45 births per woman▲ +0.05 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Norway's total fertility rate rose to 1.45 births per woman in 2024, up from 1.4 in 2023. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 2.98 recorded in 1964. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.45 births per woman | 1.40 births per woman | 2.98 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.40 births per womanDec 2023 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 53.9% | 53.8% | 60.0% | 50.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 83.16 years | 83.01 years | 83.21 years | 73.08 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Norway averaged 1.77 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.98 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 1.40 births per woman in Dec 2023. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the number of children a woman would have if she lived to the end of her childbearing years and bore children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates. It is reported annually and measured in births per woman. The series spans 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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