Romania Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Romania's fertility rate was 1.68 in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Romania's fertility rate stood at 1.68 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.68 by 2025. Romania ranked 125th globally.
Romania's fertility rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with an all-time peak of 3.66 children per woman in 1967 and an all-time trough of 1.27 in 2002. The fertility rate has steadily declined since its peak, with a relatively stable period from 1970 to 1990, followed by a sharp drop in the early 2000s. In 2025, Romania's fertility rate stands at 1.68, ranking it 125th globally. This rate is comparable to that of peer countries such as Georgia and Moldova. The decline in fertility rate is consistent with global trends, as women increasingly pursue education and career opportunities, leading to delayed marriage and childbearing. A continued decline in fertility rates may be mitigated by government policies supporting family-friendly initiatives, such as childcare services and parental leave. However, if economic conditions remain unfavorable, particularly for young families, the fertility rate may continue to fall, potentially exacerbating demographic challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.66 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.68 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.68 | −0.03 | #125 |
| 2023 | 1.71 | +0.00 | #90 |
| 2022 | 1.71 | −0.10 | #90 |
| 2021 | 1.81 | +0.01 | #96 |
| 2020 | 1.80 | +0.03 | #94 |
| 2019 | 1.77 | +0.01 | #86 |
| 2018 | 1.76 | −0.02 | #85 |
| 2017 | 1.78 | +0.09 | #79 |
| 2016 | 1.69 | +0.07 | #59 |
| 2015 | 1.62 | +0.06 | #46 |
| 2014 | 1.56 | +0.10 | #40 |
| 2013 | 1.46 | −0.06 | #26 |
| 2012 | 1.52 | +0.05 | #30 |
| 2011 | 1.47 | −0.12 | #27 |
| 2010 | 1.59 | −0.07 | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's fertility rate was 1.68 in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's fertility rate peaked at 3.66 in 1967.
The lowest fertility rate in Romania was 1.27 in 2001.
Romania ranks 125th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.68 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Romania in 2025 was 1.68. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_fertility-rate,
title = {Romania Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}