United Kingdom Fertility Rate
1.55 births per woman▼ −0.01 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
The total fertility rate in the United Kingdom fell to 1.551 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.56 in 2023. This marks the lowest figure on record since the series began in 1960, surpassing the previous all-time low set in 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.55 births per woman | 1.56 births per woman | 2.93 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.55 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 57.9% | 57.9% | 60.2% | 51.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 81.39 years | 81.24 years | 81.39 years | 70.83 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in United Kingdom averaged 1.74 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.93 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 1.55 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born per 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, with data available from 1960 onwards.
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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