Cuba Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Cuba's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cuba's fertility rate stood at 1.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025. Cuba ranked 175th globally.
Cuba's fertility rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six decades, from 4.56 in 1963, the country's all-time peak, to 1.35 in 2025, a level that ranks it 175th globally. This downward trend is consistent with many developed countries, such as Germany, which shares Cuba's ranking of 1.35. The fertility rate in Cuba has been steadily decreasing, with some fluctuations, since the 1960s, when the country's rate stood at 4.13. The current low fertility rate poses demographic challenges, including a rapidly aging population and a shrinking workforce. A fertility rate of 1.35 indicates that, on average, Cuban women are having fewer than two children in their lifetime, a level that is below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman. If Cuba's fertility rate continues to decline, it may face labor shortages and increased reliance on immigration to sustain its workforce, potentially altering the country's economic trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.32 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.35 | −0.09 | #175 |
| 2023 | 1.44 | +0.03 | #45 |
| 2022 | 1.41 | −0.02 | #39 |
| 2021 | 1.43 | −0.06 | #33 |
| 2020 | 1.49 | −0.05 | #44 |
| 2019 | 1.54 | −0.07 | #49 |
| 2018 | 1.61 | +0.02 | #60 |
| 2017 | 1.59 | −0.02 | #50 |
| 2016 | 1.60 | −0.09 | #44 |
| 2015 | 1.69 | +0.03 | #55 |
| 2014 | 1.66 | −0.02 | #48 |
| 2013 | 1.68 | +0.01 | #52 |
| 2012 | 1.67 | −0.07 | #51 |
| 2011 | 1.73 | +0.06 | #54 |
| 2010 | 1.67 | −0.00 | #46 |
Analysis
Cuba's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025, a decline of −0.09 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.35 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's fertility rate peaked at 4.56 in 1963.
The lowest fertility rate in Cuba was 1.35 in 2025.
Cuba ranks 175th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Cuba in 2025 was 1.35. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_fertility-rate,
title = {Cuba Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}