In Australia, the crude birth rate in 1800 was 45 births per thousand people, meaning that 4.5 percent of the population had been born in that year. In the first half of the nineteenth century, Australia's crude birth rate decreased gradually, reaching just under 36 in 1850, however it then increased again over the next fifteen years, as the gold rushes brought many immigrants to the continent. After this, the crude birth rate dropped gradually until the Second World War, after the war Australia experienced another baby boom, reaching it's peak of 23 children per thousand in 1955. In the late 1970s the rate dropped rather sharply, falling from around twenty in 1970 to 15.8 in 1980, and since then the birth rate has decreased at a slower rate, and has fallen below thirteen births per thousand people in 2020.

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in Australia amounted to 10.8. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 11.6, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

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Australia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data was reported at 9.200 NA in 2100. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9.200 NA for 2099. Australia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data is updated yearly, averaging 10.700 NA from Jun 1986 (Median) to 2100, with 115 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.700 NA in 1990 and a record low of 9.200 NA in 2100. Australia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

In financial year 2023, there were just under 296 thousand babies born in Australia. This is one of the lowest birth rate years over the past decade, with most years the country seeing over 300 thousand new births.

Fertility rate in Australia Around 1.68 children were born per woman of childbearing age in Australia in 2022, which is one of the lowest fertility rate years ever recorded. Australia's fertility rate has been relatively stable over the past four decades, fluctuating between 1.7 and 2.0 births per woman. Moreover, Australia, like the majority of other developed nations, has been experiencing population ageing due to a declining fertility rate and increased longevity.

Life expectancy at birth In 2021, the life expectancy at birth in Australia remained virtually unchanged at approximately 83.3 years. Nonetheless, 2021 represents the peak of Australia's life expectancy. In Australia, females born in 2019 have a life expectancy of 85 years, while males born in 2019 have a life expectancy of 80.9 years. Male life expectancy at birth has increased by over four years in Australia since the year 2000, while female life expectancy has increased by three years.

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In 2023, Australia's fertility rate reached its lowest ever figure, at fewer than 1.5 children born per women of childbearing age. In general, Australia’s fertility rate has been fairly consistent throughout the past four decades, fluctuating between 1.7 and two births per woman, however the recent drop in fertility may be a result of the Covid-19 pandemic - it remains to be seen what the full extent of the pandemic will be on demographic trends. Population aging in Australia Like most other developed nations, Australia has been experiencing population ageing, driven by declining fertility rate and increased longevity, with an average life expectancy at birth of 83 years in 2020. Amid the pandemic, Australia also witnessed a noticeable decrease in the number of births to approximately 294.4 thousand, the lowest value since 2011. “No kids attached” Childfree couples could become the norm in Australia, as couples living without children are expected to become Australia’s most common family type in a few years’ time. While many families may suffer from involuntary childlessness, other couples would opt for a childfree life for various reasons. Especially in times of COVID-19, couples might not want to risk having children with increasing job insecurity.

This dataset is about countries per year in Australia. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, birth rate, and fertility rate.

Australia Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 1.500 Ratio in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.630 Ratio for 2022. Australia Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 1.897 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.540 Ratio in 1961 and a record low of 1.500 Ratio in 2023. Australia Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.

The fertility rate of a country is the average number of children that women from that country will have throughout their reproductive years. In 1800, Australian women of childbearing age would go on to have approximately 6.5 children on average over the course of their lifetime, and this number decreased gradually to just below five in the early 1850s. Over the next ten years the fertility rate increased to 5.7 children per woman, as an influx of migrants arrived on the continent during the Australian gold rushes, however the fertility rate dropped from 1860 until 1935, when it was then just 2.2 children per woman, although there was a small baby boom after the First World War. Australia's fertility rate did rise during the global 'Baby Boom' after the Second World War, reaching 3.4 in the 1960s, but it then dropped to two children per woman in 1980, and it has plateaued just under this number until today.

Historical dataset showing Australia fertility rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

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This dataset contains statistics about births and fertility rates for Australia, states and territories, and sub-state regions. It includes all births that occurred and were registered in Australia, including births to mothers whose place of usual residence was overseas. Estimated resident populations (ERPs) are used as denominators to calculate fertility rates and are based on the results of the 2016 Census. This dataset uses the ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) 2016. For more information such as the scope, coverage and exclusions used in this dataset please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) methodology documentation. AURIN has spatially enabled the original data from the ABS with the 2016 SA2 boundaries.

In the Australian state of Victoria, about 1.52 children were born per average woman in the period of 2022-2023. This figure represents a slight decrease compared to the previous year.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Australia was reported at 6.715 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

The average for 2022 based on 13 countries was 2.79 births per woman. The highest value was in Samoa: 3.88 births per woman and the lowest value was in Australia: 1.63 births per woman. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This horizontal bar chart displays fertility rate (births per woman) by countries yearly using the aggregation average, weighted by population female in Australia. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

In Tasmania, about 1.49 children were born per woman in the period of 2022-2023. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previous years.

This dataset is about countries in Australia. It has 1 row. It features 5 columns: currency, capital city, continent, and fertility rate.

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