Romania Fertility Rate
1.39 births per woman▼ −0.15 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Romania's total fertility rate decreased to 1.39 births per woman in 2024 from 1.54 in 2023. The reading stays above the all-time low of 1.27 registered in 2002. It remains far below the all-time high of 3.66 posted in 1967.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.39 births per woman | 1.54 births per woman | 3.66 births per womanDec 1967 | 1.27 births per womanDec 2002 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.5% | 55.5% | 60.2% | 44.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 76.46 years | 76.40 years | 76.46 years | 65.26 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Romania averaged 1.51 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.66 births per woman in Dec 1967 and a record low of 1.27 births per woman in Dec 2002. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate reflects the average number of live births a woman would have over her reproductive lifetime, assuming age-specific birth rates observed in a given year remain constant. For Romania, the indicator is expressed in births per woman and reported annually. The series spans from 1960 through 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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