The Occupied Palestinian territories, namely the West Bank and Gaza Strip, had the highest average births per woman in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, reaching almost 3.5 and 3.3 births per woman respectively in 2024. Bahrain and the UAE had the lowest birth rates per woman in the region. Birth rates and maternal health improvements in MENA Birth rates in the Middle East and North Africa have decreased considerably over the years. The crude birth rate in MENA dropped from around 25 per 1,000 population in 2000 to 20 in 2021. Considerable progress has been made regarding the health of women who are pregnant. The maternal mortality ratio in MENA decreased from 108 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000, to 56 in 2020. Another trend is a slow but noticeable decline in the adolescent fertility rate in MENA over the last two decades, from around 44 in 2000 to about 34 births per 1,000 adolescent girls in 2022. Persistent female health issues A high female obesity rate is a prevalent health issues stemming from lifestyles in MENA. The obesity rate among adult females in MENA ranged from around 59 percent in Egypt to approximately 31.5 percent in Morocco as of 2022. Female genital mutilation is another societal problem in the region, though not an isolated one. The number of girls and women who have undergone female genital mutilation in Africa was around 144 million in 2024. In the Middle East, this number was much lower, at about six million.

United States - Fertility Rate, Total for the Arab World was 3.09043 Births per Woman in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Fertility Rate, Total for the Arab World reached a record high of 7.04904 in January of 1965 and a record low of 3.09043 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Fertility Rate, Total for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Female fertility was the highest in Yemen in 2019 at an approximate of *** births per woman, followed by Iraq and Palestine at about *** and **** births per woman respectively. In comparison, the United Arab Emirates had the lowest fertility rate of about *** births per woman in 2019. Fertility rates over time Fertility rates have been declining over the years from *** in 2010 to *** in 2018 in the Middle East and Africa region. The population of a country starts declining due to the decline in fertility rates when the fertility rate drops below the threshold of approximately ***. This effect is more prominent in countries with high child mortality rates as child survival is one of the main factors affecting fertility rates. Parents are more likely to attempt to replace lost children or have more children as insurance when experiencing early child mortality. In the MENA region, child mortality witnessed a significant decline over the past decade. Factors affecting female fertility The variation in fertility rates across countries is very evident. Developed countries have lower fertility rates between *** and ***** births per female, while developing countries have higher rates that could reach ***** births per female. Female fertility rates drop as countries develop economically. It was found that a higher income and education decreases female fertility. Increasing the employment of women also reduces female fertility as it increases their opportunity cost of bearing children.

United States - Adolescent Fertility Rate for the Arab World was 44.81036 Births per 1,000 Women Ages 15-19 in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Adolescent Fertility Rate for the Arab World reached a record high of 136.03022 in January of 1962 and a record low of 44.81036 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Adolescent Fertility Rate for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Adolescent Fertility Rate for the Syrian Arab Republic was 38.91000 Births per 1,000 Women Ages 15-19 in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Adolescent Fertility Rate for the Syrian Arab Republic reached a record high of 118.16000 in January of 1962 and a record low of 37.31040 in January of 2019. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Adolescent Fertility Rate for the Syrian Arab Republic - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Fertility Rate, Total for the United Arab Emirates was 1.20000 Births per Woman in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Fertility Rate, Total for the United Arab Emirates reached a record high of 1.28900 in January of 2020 and a record low of 1.14800 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Fertility Rate, Total for the United Arab Emirates - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

United States - Crude Birth Rate for the Arab World was 23.44379 Births per 1,000 People in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Crude Birth Rate for the Arab World reached a record high of 50.80192 in January of 1950 and a record low of 23.44379 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Crude Birth Rate for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Adolescent Fertility Rate for the United Arab Emirates was 3.10300 Births per 1,000 Women Ages 15-19 in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Adolescent Fertility Rate for the United Arab Emirates reached a record high of 176.95340 in January of 1960 and a record low of 2.56300 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Adolescent Fertility Rate for the United Arab Emirates - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

The total population in the Middle East and Africa region was approximately *** million in 2018. It was expected to increase to *** million in 2030, and almost double by 2050 to reach about *** million. Demographics The Middle East and Africa region includes ** countries, which is approximately of six percent of the population of the world. The population is characterized with an above average fertility rate of ***, compared to the global fertility rate of ****. Due to the decrease in death rates due to the introduction of modern medicine, combined with the steady birth rates, the population of the MENA region is expected to continue growing in the future. Population growth might cause governmental burden in the future as governments try to decrease poverty rates, provide healthcare, and education to the larger number of people. The Arab spring In 2011, a series of demonstrations spread across many Arab countries to overthrow oppressive governments and dictators. It initiated from Tunisia, and spread to other countries including Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria. The instability caused by the Arab spring affected international oil supply and prices, as the MENA region owns ** percent of the world’s oil reserves and ** percent of its natural gas reserves which makes it an important global economic stability factor. Some countries succeeded in overthrowing their oppressive governments, while other protests resulted in social violence and civil wars. The instability forced ** million people to seek refuge in neighboring countries. It was declared as the worst refugee crisis after World War II.

Crude Birth Rate for the Syrian Arab Republic was 22.10700 Births per 1,000 People in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Crude Birth Rate for the Syrian Arab Republic reached a record high of 48.44100 in January of 1960 and a record low of 20.64000 in January of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Crude Birth Rate for the Syrian Arab Republic - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This is the data for Heat, Humidity, and Adverse Birth Outcomes: Quantification of Projected Risks in the Contiguous United States Research increasingly demonstrates relationships between higher apparent temperatures, inclusive of heat and humidity, and greater rates of preterm birth (PTB), term low birth weight (tLBW), and stillbirth cases. Through leveraging available epidemiological studies, we estimated the change in burden of these outcomes across the contiguous United States (CONUS) and throughout the 21st century during warm season months (i.e., May through September or October). We projected an additional 4,500 PTBs, 3,800 tLBWs, and 420 stillbirths at 1°C of CONUS warming attributable to changes in apparent temperature relative to baseline climatic conditions (1985-2006). These cases increased to 22,000 PTBs, 18,000 tLBWs, and 2,000 stillbirths with 4°C of warming relative to the baseline. We projected the most significant changes in per capita rates to occur in Gulf Coast states, where baseline risks currently are among the highest in the CONUS. Across the three outcomes, we projected an increase in short-term healthcare costs following birth of approximately US$690 million annually at 1°C of warming, increasing to US$3.3 billion annually at 4°C (2023 dollars). When considering the economic burden of the infant deaths resulting from PTB and tLBW cases, we projected additional costs on the order of US$3.9 billion annually at 1°C, and US$35.8 billion annually at 4°C. Due to data availability, our valuation could not account for potential longer-term health and productivity implications or pain and suffering that families may experience following the adverse birth outcomes analyzed. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: Data will be updated upon acceptance by a journal. It can be accessed through the following means: Data will be provided at a later date. Format: Data will be updated upon acceptance by a journal

Crude Birth Rate for the United Arab Emirates was 9.77400 Births per 1,000 People in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Crude Birth Rate for the United Arab Emirates reached a record high of 47.26600 in January of 1960 and a record low of 9.27900 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Crude Birth Rate for the United Arab Emirates - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

For details of Table 4 visit www.census.gov/hhes/fertility and for details of Table 5 visit www.census.gov/health. (XLSX)

This dataset will include fertility potential assays using ELISA’s from blood serum samples. Concentrations of hormones will be reported as pg/ml of serum.

Egg freezing is a relatively new and controversial procedure in the Arab region, challenging traditional perceptions of fertility and motherhood. This study aims to assess Lebanese women’s awareness and acceptance of egg freezing and how these attitudes differ according to vary with age, socio-demographic characteristics, and educational level. We conducted a cross-sectional survey targeting Lebanese females aged between 18 and 39, involving 402 Lebanese women from six different institutions representing diverse cultural backgrounds. 65% of the respondents had heard of egg freezing. Younger women (18–30 years old) were 2.09 times more likely to consider egg freezing than those aged 31–39. Single women were 4.31 times more likely to consider egg freezing than women in relationships, while childless women were 5.00 times more likely compared to women who already had children. Overall, medical egg freezing was more widely accepted than social egg freezing. The most supported indication for social egg freezing was to enable women who struggled to find the right partner during their peak fertile years to have children in the future (41.5%). The most common concern that affected women’s decision to undergo egg freezing was whether the procedure would be proven safe for their future children and whether it would affect their future fertility. Interestingly, in a relatively conservative country, concerns about hymenal disruption were the least prevalent, (19%). The most common concern by far was limited information on the procedure (62%). In conclusion, the study reveals that awareness and acceptance of social egg freezing among Lebanese women were higher than expected. Limited information on the procedure’s details was the main impediment to higher acceptance rates, highlighting the importance of physicians and primary healthcare providers in providing reproductive-aged women with the necessary information to safeguard their reproductive potential.

Israel's population is aging steadily, with the median age projected to rise from ** years in 2020 to ** years by 2050. This demographic shift reflects global trends of increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates, though Israel maintained a relatively young population compared to many developed nations. The country's unique religious and cultural makeup contributed to regional variations in age distribution, presenting both opportunities and challenges for policymakers. Which region has the oldest population? As of 2023, over a ******* of Israelis were under the age of 14 years. The largest age group in the country being ************** and below. Interestingly, significant regional differences existed within the country when it came to age distribution and aging. While the median age in the Jerusalem district was below **, Tel Aviv was the oldest region with an average age of over ** years, highlighting significant demographic variations across different areas. How does religion influence demographics? Religious affiliation played a role in Israel's age structure and demographics. Muslims are the youngest religious group with a median age of ** years, while Christians of Arab ethnicity are the oldest, at ** years. Jews, the largest religious-ethnic group, had a median age of almost ** years, but within the Jewish demographic, age and fertility varied greatly between people based on religiosity. These differences play a significant role in the country's population and future growth patterns.

United States - Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for the Arab World was 72.43896 Number of Years in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for the Arab World reached a record high of 72.43896 in January of 2023 and a record low of 40.34559 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for the United Arab Emirates was 82.90900 Number of Years in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for the United Arab Emirates reached a record high of 82.90900 in January of 2023 and a record low of 79.08300 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for the United Arab Emirates - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.