Spain Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Spain's fertility rate was 1.08 in 2025, ranked 205th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Spain's fertility rate stood at 1.08 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.08 by 2025. Spain ranked 205th globally.
Spain's fertility rate has declined significantly over the past six decades, from an all-time peak of 3.01 in 1964 to a record low of 1.08 in 2025. This decline has positioned Spain among the countries with the lowest fertility rates globally, ranking it alongside Lithuania and Poland, both of which also reported fertility rates of 1.08 in 2025. In fact, Spain's fertility rate has been in a steady decline since the 1960s, when it was at 2.86, reflecting a broader trend in Europe of decreasing birth rates. The World Bank data covering 65 years highlights Spain's unique position among its peer countries, where Chile, for instance, reported a fertility rate of 1.04 in 2025. As the trend of declining fertility rates continues, Spain's low fertility rate may be exacerbated by an aging population, which could strain the country's social security and pension systems. A reversal in this trend could be achieved through supportive family policies and increased access to affordable childcare.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.05 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.08 | −0.04 | #205 |
| 2023 | 1.12 | −0.04 | #11 |
| 2022 | 1.16 | −0.02 | #13 |
| 2021 | 1.18 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2020 | 1.18 | −0.05 | #10 |
| 2019 | 1.23 | −0.03 | #11 |
| 2018 | 1.26 | −0.05 | #11 |
| 2017 | 1.31 | −0.02 | #12 |
| 2016 | 1.33 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2015 | 1.33 | +0.01 | #13 |
| 2014 | 1.32 | +0.05 | #12 |
| 2013 | 1.27 | −0.05 | #8 |
| 2012 | 1.32 | −0.02 | #9 |
| 2011 | 1.34 | −0.03 | #11 |
| 2010 | 1.37 | −0.01 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's fertility rate was 1.08 in 2025. Ranked 205th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's fertility rate peaked at 3.01 in 1964.
The lowest fertility rate in Spain was 1.08 in 2025.
Spain ranks 205th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Spain in 2025 was 1.08. This ranks 205th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_fertility-rate,
title = {Spain Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}