Guam Fertility Rate

Guam’s fertility rate has fallen dramatically since the 1960 peak of 5.97 births per woman, declining to a trough of 2.58 in 2002 before rising modestly to 2.70 in 2025, placing the territory 59th globally. The 65‑year span of data shows a persistent downward trajectory that mirrors broader Pacific trends, yet Guam’s 2025 figure aligns closely with St. Martin (French part) at 2.70 and remains slightly below the Federated States of Micronesia’s 2.68, while still exceeding Israel’s 2.80. The post‑2000 rebound suggests that the earlier decline may have been driven by urbanisation, increased female education, and greater access to contraception, whereas recent stabilization could reflect modest improvements in economic conditions and family‑support policies. Continued investment in child‑care services, housing affordability, and labour‑market opportunities for young families would be required to shift the trajectory upward, as the current modest rise points to a cautiously optimistic outlook.