Chile Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Chile's fertility rate was 1.04 in 2025, ranked 207th globally. This represents a 11.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chile's fertility rate stood at 1.04 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.04 by 2025. Chile ranked 207th globally.
Chile's fertility rate has experienced a pronounced decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time high of 4.70 in 1960 to a current low of 1.04 in 2025. This represents a significant reduction in the average number of children per woman, ranking Chile 207th globally. Poland, with a fertility rate of 1.06, is the closest peer country. The drastic decline is a product of various socio-economic factors, including urbanization and increased access to education, particularly for women. As a result, Chile's population growth rate has slowed, and the country is facing an aging population and potential labor shortages. To alter the trajectory of this trend, Chile would need to implement policies that incentivize family planning and support measures for working parents, such as generous parental leave policies and affordable childcare options, to encourage women to have more children and balance their work and family responsibilities.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.98 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.04 | −0.13 | #207 |
| 2023 | 1.17 | −0.09 | #14 |
| 2022 | 1.26 | +0.08 | #16 |
| 2021 | 1.18 | −0.13 | #13 |
| 2020 | 1.31 | −0.12 | #16 |
| 2019 | 1.43 | −0.11 | #29 |
| 2018 | 1.54 | −0.02 | #46 |
| 2017 | 1.56 | −0.12 | #45 |
| 2016 | 1.69 | −0.05 | #58 |
| 2015 | 1.74 | −0.04 | #66 |
| 2014 | 1.77 | −0.01 | #65 |
| 2013 | 1.79 | −0.01 | #68 |
| 2012 | 1.80 | −0.02 | #61 |
| 2011 | 1.82 | −0.02 | #64 |
| 2010 | 1.84 | −0.01 | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's fertility rate was 1.04 in 2025. Ranked 207th globally. This represents a 11.2% decrease from the previous year.
Chile's fertility rate peaked at 4.70 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Chile was 1.04 in 2025.
Chile ranks 207th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Chile in 2025 was 1.04. This ranks 207th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_fertility-rate,
title = {Chile Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}