In 2024, Monaco was the European country estimated to have the highest fertility rate. The country had a fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman. Other small countries such as Gibraltar or Montenegro also came towards the top of the list for 2024, while the large country with the highest fertility rate was France, with 1.64 children per woman. On the other hand, Ukraine had the lowest fertility rate, averaging around one child per woman.

In 2025, the crude birth rate in Europe (the number of live births per 1,000 population) was estimated to be 8.3, which is also the lowest birth rate in the provided time period. Between 1950 and 2025, the birth rate was highest in Europe in 1950 when it stood at 22.2.

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In 2025, the total fertility rate in Europe was estimated to be 1.41 births per woman compared with 2.7 in 1950. The fertility rate in Europe fell considerably between 1957 and 1999, falling from 2.62 to 1.4.

The average for 2022 based on 27 countries was 1.47 births per woman. The highest value was in Romania: 1.81 births per woman and the lowest value was in Malta: 1.15 births per woman. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The crude birth rate in Montenegro was estimated to be **** live births per 1,000 population in 2024, the highest among countries in Europe. By contrast, Ukraine had the lowest crude birth rate in Europe, at *** live births per 1,000 population.

This statistic depicts the crude birth rate (per 1,000 population) in the European Union and the United Kingdom in 2022. The crude birth rate was highest in Ireland with **** births per thousand women, while Italy had the lowest birth rate with *** births per 1,000 women.

The average for 2022 based on 46 countries was 9.27 births per 1000 people. The highest value was in Turkey: 14.47 births per 1000 people and the lowest value was in San Marino: 6.1 births per 1000 people. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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The average for 2022 based on 195 countries was 18.38 births per 1000 people. The highest value was in Niger: 45.03 births per 1000 people and the lowest value was in Hong Kong: 4.4 births per 1000 people. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in European Union was reported at 1.386 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. European Union - Fertility rate, total (births per woman) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Crude Birth Rate: All Income Levels for Europe and Central Asia (SPDYNCBRTINECS) from 1960 to 2023 about Central Asia, birth, crude, Europe, income, and rate.

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This scatter chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) against population (people) in Europe. The data is about countries.

This dataset is about countries in Europe. It has 44 rows. It features 3 columns: region, and birth rate.

This line chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Northern Europe. The data is about countries per year.

For most of the past two centuries, falling birth rates have been associated with societal progress. During the demographic transition, where pre-industrial societies modernize in terms of fertility and mortality, falling death rates, especially among infants and children, are the first major change. In response, as more children survive into adulthood, women have fewer children as the need to compensate for child mortality declines. This transition has happened at different times across the world and is an ongoing process, with early industrial countries being the first to transition, and Sub-Saharan African countries being the most recent to do so. Additionally, some Asian countries (particularly China through government policy) have gone through their demographic transitions at a much faster pace than those deemed more developed. Today, in countries such as Japan, Italy, and Germany, birth rates have fallen well below death rates; this is no longer considered a positive demographic trend, as it leads to natural population decline, and may create an over-aged population that could place a burden on healthcare systems.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in European Union was reported at 6.6626 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. European Union - 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 July of 2025.

This dataset presents the rate of multiple births by number of fetuses—distinguishing between twin births and triplet (or higher order) births—across European countries during 2015. Multiple births are associated with higher risks for both mothers and babies, including preterm birth and low birth weight. Tracking the frequency of multiple gestations helps inform health system planning, clinical risk management, and maternal–newborn care services. Data are sourced from the Euro-Peristat project, which provides harmonised, comparable perinatal health statistics across Europe.Data Source:EuroPeristat: https://www.europeristat.com/This is one of many datasets featured on the Midwives’ Data Hub, a digital platform designed to strengthen midwifery and advocate for better maternal and newborn health services.