United States Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
United States's fertility rate was 1.59 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
United States's fertility rate stood at 1.59 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.59 by 2025. United States ranked 134th globally.
The United States has experienced a significant decline in its fertility rate over the past 65 years, with the latest value of 1.59 in 2025 marking an all-time low. This is a substantial decrease from the all-time peak of 3.65 in 1960, highlighting a long-term trend of declining birth rates. In comparison to its peers, the US fertility rate is slightly higher than that of Greenland, which stands at 1.57, but lower than that of France, at 1.62. The country's current fertility rate ranks 134th globally, underscoring the challenges it faces in terms of population growth. As the US fertility rate continues to track below the replacement level, the trajectory is likely to remain downward unless significant changes occur in family planning policies or social trends that influence birth rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.57 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.59 | −0.03 | #134 |
| 2023 | 1.62 | −0.04 | #84 |
| 2022 | 1.66 | −0.01 | #83 |
| 2021 | 1.66 | +0.02 | #78 |
| 2020 | 1.64 | −0.06 | #75 |
| 2019 | 1.71 | −0.02 | #76 |
| 2018 | 1.73 | −0.04 | #76 |
| 2017 | 1.77 | −0.05 | #77 |
| 2016 | 1.82 | −0.02 | #80 |
| 2015 | 1.84 | −0.02 | #77 |
| 2014 | 1.86 | +0.01 | #75 |
| 2013 | 1.86 | −0.02 | #72 |
| 2012 | 1.88 | −0.01 | #71 |
| 2011 | 1.89 | −0.04 | #72 |
| 2010 | 1.93 | −0.07 | #77 |
Analysis
United States's fertility rate was 1.59 in 2025, a decline of −0.03 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.59 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's fertility rate was 1.59 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
United States's fertility rate peaked at 3.65 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in United States was 1.59 in 2025.
United States ranks 134th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of United States in 2025 was 1.59. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_fertility-rate,
title = {United States Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}