Greenland Birth Rate

Greenland’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 48.80 in 1961, the all‑time peak, to 11.18 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded and the 125th lowest globally. The decline represents a reduction of more than 77 % and reflects a shift from a post‑war baby boom to a contemporary demographic pattern characterised by delayed family formation, higher female labour participation and limited access to affordable childcare in the sparsely populated territory. The 2025 rate of 11.18 is closely aligned with those of other small island economies, such as St. Kitts and Nevis (11.14) and Seychelles (11.22), suggesting that geographic isolation and limited domestic markets may exert similar pressures on fertility decisions. While the long‑term trend points toward a persistently low birth rate, policies that improve housing affordability, expand parental leave and enhance early‑childhood services could moderate the decline and stabilize the trajectory in the coming decades.