Czechia Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Czechia's fertility rate was 1.43 in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Czechia's fertility rate stood at 1.43 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.43 by 2025. Czechia ranked 163rd globally.
Czechia's fertility rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past six and a half decades, with a notable decline from its all-time peak of 2.46 in 1974 to a trough of 1.13 in 1999. This decline mirrors a broader European trend, with countries such as Portugal, which ranks closely to Czechia's current fertility rate of 1.43, experiencing similar declines. The fertility rate in Czechia has stabilized in recent years, remaining close to the global average. However, the country still ranks 163rd globally in terms of fertility rate, indicating a relatively low birth rate. A comparison to peer countries suggests that Czechia's fertility rate is not exceptional, with countries such as Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Ireland exhibiting similar fertility rates. As the global population continues to age, Czechia's low fertility rate may pose challenges for its workforce and pension systems, potentially necessitating policy changes to address the issue.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.43 | −0.02 | #163 |
| 2023 | 1.45 | −0.19 | #48 |
| 2022 | 1.64 | −0.19 | #82 |
| 2021 | 1.83 | +0.09 | #99 |
| 2020 | 1.74 | +0.03 | #88 |
| 2019 | 1.71 | +0.00 | #78 |
| 2018 | 1.71 | +0.02 | #70 |
| 2017 | 1.69 | +0.06 | #64 |
| 2016 | 1.63 | +0.06 | #50 |
| 2015 | 1.57 | +0.04 | #39 |
| 2014 | 1.53 | +0.07 | #34 |
| 2013 | 1.46 | +0.01 | #24 |
| 2012 | 1.45 | +0.02 | #22 |
| 2011 | 1.43 | −0.08 | #21 |
| 2010 | 1.51 | +0.00 | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's fertility rate was 1.43 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Czechia's fertility rate peaked at 2.46 in 1974.
The lowest fertility rate in Czechia was 1.13 in 1999.
Czechia ranks 163rd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Czechia's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Czechia in 2025 was 1.43. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_fertility-rate,
title = {Czechia Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}