The figures show a gradual increase in the average age of mothers at childbirth in Italy between 2002 and 2024. As of 2023, the average age of mothers at childbirth in Italy was estimated to be **** years, an increase of two years compared to 2002. Sicily was the Italian region with the lowest average age, with mothers aged **** years on average when giving birth. Fertility rate Most developed countries today are characterized by a decline in the number of births. Italy hit a new low in 2022, with less than ******* births. In 2024, it was among the countries with the lowest fertility rate in the world, with every woman having **** babies on average. Assisted reproductive treatment (ART) In 2023, roughly four percent of pregnancies in Italy were obtained through assisted reproductive treatments (ART) and women above ** had the highest rate of pregnancies resulting from ART, with **** percent. The number of ART undertaken in Italy increased constantly in the past two decades, except for a slight decline in 2020 when a general decrease in the number of births was experienced with the outbreak of COVID-19.

Mean age of mother at time of delivery, 1991 to most recent year.

In 2024, the estimated average age of mothers at childbirth in Italy was 32.6 years. According to data, the average age of mothers at childbirth was 33 years in central Italy, the highest in the country. Instead, in the southern regions, mothers gave birth to their first child when aged about 32.4 years.

The average age of mothers at childbirth in Italy stood at 32.6 years as of 2024. Sicily and Trentino-South Tyrol had the youngest mothers nationwide, while lazio, Basilicata, and Sardinia had the oldest.

In 2024, the average age at childbirth among women in France was **** years. It appears that the mean age of French mothers at childbirth has been increasing since the 1990s. Women are having children at an older age Studies have shown that in France, women tend to have children at an older age than before. In 1990, the proportion of newborns whose mothers were 40 or older amounted to **** percent in France. Years later, in 2014, and after a gradual progression over the years, this share reached **** percent. French mothers not only have their children at an older age, but they also mostly have their firstborn later. In 2014, more than ** percent of newborns born to a mother aged 40 and older were their first child.
The most fertile country in Europe Even though the mean age of mothers at first birth is increasing in most Western countries, it seems that women in France still have children at a younger age than most of their European counterparts. But French women are not only younger when they give birth, they also have more children. In 2018, France was the most fertile country in Europe, with nearly **births per woman. A number that has remained relatively stable for several years.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_d032130d8b6425287566bd439f13d21c/view

Population Projections: Average Age at Maternity by place of birth of the mother projected 2024-2073. Annual. National.

Annual live births in England and Wales by age of mother and father, type of registration, median interval between births, number of previous live-born children and National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Number and percentage of live births, by age group of mother, 1991 to most recent year.

In 2022, the mean age of Hispanic mothers at first birth amounted to 25.7 years in the United States. In comparison, the mean age of mothers of all races and origins in the U.S. was 27.4 years.

In 2023, women in Hong Kong had a median age of **** years when their first baby was born. The median age increased over the years and had crossed the threshold of 30 years in 2011.

From 2013 to 2023, the average age of women at the birth of their first child was constantly lower in Iceland than in the other four Nordic countries. In 2022, the average age of women at their first birth was **** years, whereas at was just below or slightly over 30 years in all other Nordic countries. That year, Sweden had the highest average age with **** years.

The mean childbearing age in Europe was just over 30.7 years in 2025, compared with 26.4 years in 1979, which was the lowest fertility rate in the provided period.

This is a publication on maternity activity in English NHS hospitals. This report examines data relating to delivery and birth episodes in 2023-24, and the booking appointments for these deliveries. This annual publication covers the financial year ending March 2024. Data is included from both the Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data warehouse and the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS). HES contains records of all admissions, appointments and attendances for patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The HES data used in this publication are called 'delivery episodes'. The MSDS collects records of each stage of the maternity service care pathway in NHS-funded maternity services, and includes information not recorded in HES. The MSDS is a maturing, national-level dataset. In April 2019, the MSDS transitioned to a new version of the dataset. This version, MSDS v2.0, is an update that introduced a new structure and content - including clinical terminology, in order to meet current clinical practice and incorporate new requirements. It is designed to meet requirements that resulted from the National Maternity Review, which led to the publication of the Better Births report in February 2016. This is the fifth publication of data from MSDS v2.0 and data from 2019-20 onwards is not directly comparable to data from previous years. This publication shows the number of HES delivery episodes during the period, with a number of breakdowns including by method of onset of labour, delivery method and place of delivery. It also shows the number of MSDS deliveries recorded during the period, with a breakdown for the mother's smoking status at the booking appointment by age group. It also provides counts of live born term babies with breakdowns for the general condition of newborns (via Apgar scores), skin-to-skin contact and baby's first feed type - all immediately after birth. There is also data available in a separate file on breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks. For the first time information on 'Smoking at Time of Delivery' has been presented using annual data from the MSDS. This includes national data broken down by maternal age, ethnicity and deprivation. From 2025/2026, MSDS will become the official source of 'Smoking at Time of Delivery' information and will replace the historic 'Smoking at Time of Delivery' data which is to become retired. We are currently undergoing dual collection and reporting on a quarterly basis for 2024/25 to help users compare information from the two sources. We are working with data submitters to help reconcile any discrepancies at a local level before any close down activities begin. A link to the dual reporting in the SATOD publication series can be found in the links below. Information on how all measures are constructed can be found in the HES Metadata and MSDS Metadata files provided below. In this publication we have also included an interactive Power BI dashboard to enable users to explore key NHS Maternity Statistics measures. The purpose of this publication is to inform and support strategic and policy-led processes for the benefit of patient care. This report will also be of interest to researchers, journalists and members of the public interested in NHS hospital activity in England. Any feedback on this publication or dashboard can be provided to enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk, under the subject “NHS Maternity Statistics”.

In 2022, the average age of mothers in Luxembourg was 32.2 years, the highest among countries in Europe. The country with the youngest average age was Bulgaria, at 27.8 years.

This is a publication on maternity activity in English NHS hospitals. This report examines data relating to delivery and birth episodes in 2022-23, and the booking appointments for these deliveries. This annual publication covers the financial year ending March 2023. Data is included from both the Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data warehouse and the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS). HES contains records of all admissions, appointments and attendances for patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The HES data used in this publication are called 'delivery episodes'. The MSDS collects records of each stage of the maternity service care pathway in NHS-funded maternity services, and includes information not recorded in HES. The MSDS is a maturing, national-level dataset. In April 2019 the MSDS transitioned to a new version of the dataset. This version, MSDS v2.0, is an update that introduced a new structure and content - including clinical terminology, in order to meet current clinical practice and incorporate new requirements. It is designed to meet requirements that resulted from the National Maternity Review, which led to the publication of the Better Births report in February 2016. This is the fourth publication of data from MSDS v2.0 and data from 2019-20 onwards is not directly comparable to data from previous years. This publication shows the number of HES delivery episodes during the period, with a number of breakdowns including by method of onset of labour, delivery method and place of delivery. It also shows the number of MSDS deliveries recorded during the period, with breakdowns including the baby's first feed type, birthweight, place of birth, and breastfeeding activity; and the mothers' ethnicity and age at booking. There is also data available in a separate file on breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks. The count of Total Babies includes both live and still births, and previous changes to how Total Babies and Total Deliveries were calculated means that comparisons between 2019-20 MSDS data and later years should be made with care. Information on how all measures are constructed can be found in the HES Metadata and MSDS Metadata files provided below. In this publication we have also included an interactive Power BI dashboard to enable users to explore key NHS Maternity Statistics measures. The purpose of this publication is to inform and support strategic and policy-led processes for the benefit of patient care. This report will also be of interest to researchers, journalists and members of the public interested in NHS hospital activity in England. Any feedback on this publication or dashboard can be provided to enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk, under the subject “NHS Maternity Statistics”.

Number and percentage of live births, by characteristics of the mother (age, parity, marital status, birthplace) and child (sex, single or multiple births, birth weight) based on weeks of gestation, 2000 to most recent year.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the Global IVF Services Market Size will be USD XX Billion in 2023 and is set to achieve a market size of USD XX Billion by the end of 2031 growing at a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2031.

The IVF Services market will expand significantly by XX% CAGR between 2024 and 2031.
The female infertility segment accounts for the largest market share and is anticipated to a healthy growth over the approaching years.
The product equipment segment accounts for the largest market share and is anticipated to a healthy growth over the approaching years.
The usage of Fresh Cycle IVF Services holds the largest market share compared to others.
Application of IVF Services in the Fertility Clinics segment is the market’s largest contributor and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of XX% during the projected period.
The ICSI IVF procedure holds the largest market share compared to others.
Asia Pacific region dominated the market and accounted for the highest revenue of XX% in 2022 and it is projected that it will grow at a CAGR of XX% in the future.

Market Dynamics of the IVF Service Market

Key Drivers of the IVF Service Market

The rise in infertility cases is driving the market for IVF Services.

Infertility is a serious health issue worldwide, affecting almost 8 to 10% of couples globally. Nearly 60-80 million couples suffer from infertility every year globally. (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6881900/)

Physical issues and lifestyle choices both can affect the ability to conceive. Age, physical health, and lifestyle choices, such as smoking and diet, can contribute to a person’s fertility irrespective of gender. Approximately one in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States accounting for around 6.7 million people each year. Also, the natural fertility rate is only 20%. One of the main reasons behind this is that fertility begins to decline at about 35 years (Source: https://www.fertilityanswers.com/13-stats-know-infertility/#:~:text=Approximately%20one%20in%20eight%20couples,year%20who%20have%20trouble%20conceiving.)

The rising number of infertility cases is leading people to consult and opt for IVF services as it is considered the most effective type of fertility treatment.

The growth in the median age of first-time mothers is raising the demand for IVF services.

Delayed childbearing is currently a major challenge in reproductive medicine as increased age has an important impact on successful conception, both in natural and assisted reproduction. Women have increasingly postponed their first childbirth until later in life. This is because of many reasons like higher education, career opportunities, delaying marriage, and growing acceptance of unmarried women having children. As a result, the average age of first-time mothers has risen to 28 years whereas some wait even longer. Birth rates for women in their 30s are at an all-time high; however, studies state that with age, fertility in women declines, and this decline becomes more significant after 35 years of age and gives rise to risks of pregnancy complications.

Couples who struggle with infertility often shift to IVF as an assisted reproductive method. The IVF success rates under 35 are encouraging and offer hope to couples struggling with infertility because of late-age pregnancy. As more couples seek fertility treatments to conceive, this is in turn raising the demand for IVF services.

Key Restraints of the IVF Service Market

Health concerns related to IVF treatment can restrict the market growth. 

Fertility treatments are generally very safe; however, all medical procedures carry some chances of certain health problems. Sometimes, IVF can be draining for the body, mind, and finances and also can create complications from the procedure to retrieve eggs. Also, IVF raises the risk of having more than one baby, and becoming pregnant with multiple babies carries higher risks of pregnancy-related high blood pressure and diabetes, early labor and delivery, low birth weight, and birth defects compared to a single baby. In cases where more than one fetus develops, the health risks for both babies and the mother will increase.

The other side effects of IVF can include soreness or bruising from injections, nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, hot flashes, miscarriage, mood swings,...

The average age of mothers in Germany at the birth of their first child was **** years old in 2023, compared to **** years in 2009. The second, third and fourth children are born between the ages of ** and **, on average.

In Portugal, during the considered period, the average age of women when giving birth to their first child increased at a practically regular pace. In 2010, 28.7 years was the average age of first-time mothers. By 2015, this value had risen to 29.5 years of age. In 2023, women giving birth to their first child were, on average, 30.2 years old, which was a decrease from the two previous years.