United States Fertility Rate
1.63 births per woman▲ +0.01 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
The total fertility rate in the United States rose to 1.6265 births per woman in 2024 from 1.6165 in 2023. The value remains near the series low of 1.6165 recorded in 2023 and far below the all-time high of 3.654 in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.63 births per woman | 1.62 births per woman | 3.65 births per womanDec 1960 | 1.62 births per womanDec 2023 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.0% | 54.4% | 67.6% | 47.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 78.89 years | 78.39 years | 78.89 years | 69.77 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in United States averaged 1.92 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.65 births per woman in Dec 1960 and a record low of 1.62 births per woman in Dec 2023. 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 given current age-specific fertility rates. It is reported annually in births per woman. The series for the United States begins in 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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