Canada Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Canada's fertility rate was 1.18 in 2025, ranked 194th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Canada's fertility rate stood at 1.18 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.18 by 2025. Canada ranked 194th globally.
Canada's fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak of 3.81 children per woman reached in 1960 and the trough of 1.18 children per woman achieved in 2025. This decline represents a substantial 69.4% reduction, ranking Canada's fertility rate #194 globally as of 2025, where it is tied with Italy and San Marino. The notable drop in fertility rates is consistent with demographic trends observed in many developed countries. The steep decline in Canada's fertility rate has been driven by various factors, including urbanization, changing social norms, and increased access to education and family planning resources. Should changes in government policies or social attitudes towards family planning and child-rearing occur, Canada's fertility rate may begin to stabilize or even increase, potentially diverging from the downward trend observed in recent decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.18 | −0.08 | #194 |
| 2023 | 1.26 | −0.07 | #23 |
| 2022 | 1.33 | −0.11 | #26 |
| 2021 | 1.44 | +0.03 | #35 |
| 2020 | 1.41 | −0.06 | #31 |
| 2019 | 1.47 | −0.04 | #36 |
| 2018 | 1.51 | −0.04 | #37 |
| 2017 | 1.55 | −0.04 | #44 |
| 2016 | 1.59 | −0.01 | #42 |
| 2015 | 1.60 | −0.01 | #45 |
| 2014 | 1.61 | +0.00 | #45 |
| 2013 | 1.61 | −0.02 | #48 |
| 2012 | 1.63 | +0.00 | #47 |
| 2011 | 1.63 | −0.02 | #46 |
| 2010 | 1.65 | −0.04 | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's fertility rate was 1.18 in 2025. Ranked 194th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's fertility rate peaked at 3.81 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Canada was 1.18 in 2025.
Canada ranks 194th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Canada in 2025 was 1.18. This ranks 194th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_fertility-rate,
title = {Canada Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}