Argentina Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Argentina's fertility rate was 1.26 in 2025, ranked 190th globally. This represents a 16.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Argentina's fertility rate stood at 1.26 in 2025, a decline of +0.24 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.26 by 2025. Argentina ranked 190th globally.
Argentina's fertility rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from 3.14 in 1960 to 1.26 in 2025. This represents a notable drop of 1.88 children per woman, with the all-time peak occurring in 1978 at 3.36. The country's fertility rate now ranks 190 globally, closely mirroring that of Finland, which also boasts a rate of 1.26. The recent trend is consistent with global patterns, where fertility rates have been decreasing due to various socio-economic factors, including urbanization and changes in family structures. The decline in Argentina's fertility rate has substantial implications for its population growth and age structure, potentially leading to increased pressure on social security systems and healthcare services. A reversal in this trend could be triggered by improvements in economic conditions, increased family support, or a shift in cultural attitudes towards larger family sizes, which would likely have significant demographic and economic repercussions for the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.17 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.26 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.26 | −0.24 | #190 |
| 2023 | 1.50 | +0.02 | #59 |
| 2022 | 1.48 | −0.10 | #51 |
| 2021 | 1.59 | −0.02 | #64 |
| 2020 | 1.60 | −0.28 | #71 |
| 2019 | 1.88 | −0.19 | #98 |
| 2018 | 2.07 | −0.10 | #107 |
| 2017 | 2.17 | −0.07 | #111 |
| 2016 | 2.24 | −0.11 | #113 |
| 2015 | 2.35 | −0.04 | #118 |
| 2014 | 2.39 | +0.05 | #118 |
| 2013 | 2.34 | +0.03 | #115 |
| 2012 | 2.30 | −0.09 | #113 |
| 2011 | 2.39 | −0.02 | #117 |
| 2010 | 2.41 | +0.01 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's fertility rate was 1.26 in 2025. Ranked 190th globally. This represents a 16.2% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's fertility rate peaked at 3.36 in 1977.
The lowest fertility rate in Argentina was 1.26 in 2025.
Argentina ranks 190th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.26 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Argentina in 2025 was 1.26. This ranks 190th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_fertility-rate,
title = {Argentina Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}