Finland Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Finland's fertility rate was 1.26 in 2025, ranked 189th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Finland's fertility rate stood at 1.26 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.26 by 2025. Finland ranked 189th globally.
Finland’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically since the early 1960s, when it stood at the all‑time peak of 2.72 births per woman. Over the ensuing six decades the rate has declined steadily, reaching an all‑time trough of 1.26 in 2025, which places the country at rank 189 globally. This figure matches Argentina’s 2025 rate of 1.26 and is only slightly above Luxembourg’s 1.24, while Latvia and Switzerland remain marginally higher at 1.28 and 1.29 respectively. The long‑term downward trajectory reflects persistent demographic challenges such as delayed family formation, high female labour‑force participation and limited immigration, all of which have reduced the share of women in their prime child‑bearing ages. Despite modest policy efforts to encourage higher birth rates, the fertility rate remains well below the replacement level of 2.1. Continued support for child‑care, parental leave and housing affordability will be crucial if Finland hopes to reverse the decline and stabilize its population in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.24 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.26 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.26 | +0.00 | #189 |
| 2023 | 1.26 | −0.06 | #24 |
| 2022 | 1.32 | −0.14 | #22 |
| 2021 | 1.46 | +0.09 | #38 |
| 2020 | 1.37 | +0.02 | #24 |
| 2019 | 1.35 | −0.06 | #20 |
| 2018 | 1.41 | −0.08 | #24 |
| 2017 | 1.49 | −0.08 | #35 |
| 2016 | 1.57 | −0.08 | #38 |
| 2015 | 1.65 | −0.06 | #52 |
| 2014 | 1.71 | −0.04 | #54 |
| 2013 | 1.75 | −0.05 | #61 |
| 2012 | 1.80 | −0.03 | #64 |
| 2011 | 1.83 | −0.04 | #65 |
| 2010 | 1.87 | +0.01 | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's fertility rate was 1.26 in 2025. Ranked 189th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Finland's fertility rate peaked at 2.72 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Finland was 1.26 in 2023.
Finland ranks 189th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.26 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Finland in 2025 was 1.26. This ranks 189th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_fertility-rate,
title = {Finland Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}