Germany Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Germany's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025, ranked 176th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Germany'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. Germany ranked 176th globally.
Germany’s fertility rate has fallen from an early‑period level of 2.37 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 2.54 in 1964, after which it entered a prolonged decline that reached its lowest point of 1.24 in 1994. By 2025 the rate stood at 1.35, placing Germany at rank 176 globally and matching the contemporaneous levels of Cuba, the European Union, St. Lucia and Jamaica. The post‑reunification trough reflected demographic shifts such as delayed childbearing and increased labor‑force participation among women, while the modest recovery to 1.35 mirrors policy interventions aimed at expanding parental leave and child‑care support. Over the 65‑year coverage period the trend remains below the replacement threshold of 2.1, suggesting that sustained family‑friendly measures and immigration will be crucial if Germany is to raise its fertility rate and mitigate population ageing.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.31 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.35 | −0.04 | #176 |
| 2023 | 1.39 | −0.07 | #38 |
| 2022 | 1.46 | −0.13 | #44 |
| 2021 | 1.58 | +0.05 | #62 |
| 2020 | 1.53 | −0.01 | #51 |
| 2019 | 1.54 | −0.03 | #50 |
| 2018 | 1.57 | +0.00 | #50 |
| 2017 | 1.57 | −0.03 | #47 |
| 2016 | 1.60 | +0.10 | #45 |
| 2015 | 1.50 | +0.03 | #34 |
| 2014 | 1.47 | +0.05 | #27 |
| 2013 | 1.42 | +0.01 | #17 |
| 2012 | 1.41 | +0.02 | #16 |
| 2011 | 1.39 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2010 | 1.39 | +0.03 | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany 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
Germany's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Germany's fertility rate peaked at 2.54 in 1964.
The lowest fertility rate in Germany was 1.24 in 1994.
Germany ranks 176th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Germany in 2025 was 1.35. This ranks 176th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_fertility-rate,
title = {Germany Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}