Switzerland Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Switzerland's fertility rate was 1.29 in 2025, ranked 187th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's fertility rate stood at 1.29 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.29 by 2025. Switzerland ranked 187th globally.
Switzerland’s fertility rate has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 2.66 in 1964 to a trough of 1.29 in 2025, placing the country at rank 187 globally and marking the lowest level in the 65‑year series. The decline mirrors the broader European transition toward sub‑replacement fertility, with the 2025 figure virtually identical to Austria’s 1.30 and only slightly above Latvia’s 1.28, underscoring the similarity of demographic trajectories among high‑income neighbours. The early 1960s still exhibited a relatively high rate of 2.44, but successive decades saw sustained reductions as women’s labour‑force participation rose, childcare costs increased and family‑size preferences shifted. The persistent sub‑replacement level suggests that, without policy interventions such as enhanced parental leave, child‑care subsidies or immigration adjustments, Switzerland is likely to continue experiencing modest further declines or a prolonged plateau in fertility.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.25 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.29 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.29 | −0.04 | #187 |
| 2023 | 1.33 | −0.06 | #28 |
| 2022 | 1.39 | −0.13 | #33 |
| 2021 | 1.52 | +0.06 | #47 |
| 2020 | 1.46 | −0.02 | #38 |
| 2019 | 1.48 | −0.04 | #38 |
| 2018 | 1.52 | +0.00 | #40 |
| 2017 | 1.52 | −0.02 | #39 |
| 2016 | 1.54 | +0.00 | #36 |
| 2015 | 1.54 | +0.00 | #36 |
| 2014 | 1.54 | +0.02 | #36 |
| 2013 | 1.52 | +0.00 | #33 |
| 2012 | 1.52 | +0.00 | #28 |
| 2011 | 1.52 | +0.00 | #32 |
| 2010 | 1.52 | +0.02 | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's fertility rate was 1.29 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's fertility rate peaked at 2.66 in 1964.
The lowest fertility rate in Switzerland was 1.29 in 2025.
Switzerland ranks 187th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Switzerland in 2025 was 1.29. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_fertility-rate,
title = {Switzerland Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}