European Union Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
European Union's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
European Union's fertility rate stood at 1.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025. European Union ranked 177th globally.
The European Union’s fertility rate has fallen from an early‑period level of 2.57 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 1.35 in 2025, ranking 177th globally. After reaching a peak of 2.62 in 1964, the rate has declined steadily over 65 years, mirroring broader demographic shifts in advanced economies. The 2025 figure of 1.35 matches that of Germany and Jamaica, placing the EU alongside other low‑fertility societies such as Norway (1.34). The persistent drop reflects a combination of delayed family formation, higher female labor participation, and limited child‑bearing incentives, while immigration has partially offset natural population decline. Unless policy reforms expand childcare support, improve work‑life balance, or encourage higher birth rates, the fertility trajectory is likely to remain flat or decline further, reinforcing the demographic challenges facing the Union in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.31 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.35 | −0.04 | #177 |
| 2023 | 1.39 | −0.07 | #36 |
| 2022 | 1.46 | −0.07 | #45 |
| 2021 | 1.53 | +0.02 | #49 |
| 2020 | 1.51 | −0.02 | #49 |
| 2019 | 1.53 | −0.02 | #47 |
| 2018 | 1.55 | −0.02 | #47 |
| 2017 | 1.56 | −0.01 | #46 |
| 2016 | 1.57 | +0.03 | #39 |
| 2015 | 1.54 | +0.00 | #37 |
| 2014 | 1.54 | +0.03 | #35 |
| 2013 | 1.51 | −0.02 | #31 |
| 2012 | 1.53 | +0.00 | #34 |
| 2011 | 1.53 | −0.03 | #34 |
| 2010 | 1.56 | +0.01 | #32 |
Analysis
European Union's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025, a decline of −0.04 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.35 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
European Union's fertility rate peaked at 2.62 in 1964.
The lowest fertility rate in European Union was 1.35 in 2025.
European Union ranks 177th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of European Union in 2025 was 1.35. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_fertility-rate,
title = {European Union Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}