Around 3.67 million babies were born in the European Union (EU) in 2023, a decline in births of 5.4% compared to 2022, said Eurostat. This annual decline has been most recorded since 1961.
In 2023, the fertility rate decreased by 1.38 living birth per woman compared to 1.46 in the previous year.
Despite this development, France is one of the most fertile countries in the EU with a fertility rate of 1.66, which was exceeded by Bugarie (1.81) and overflowing (1.55).
Among the main countries are Poland (1.2), Italy (1.21) and Germany (1.39) even further from the rate of 2.1 children per woman who are necessary to ensure the renewal of generations without immigration. Malta, Spain and Lithuania record the lowest fertility rates.
In addition, women have their children more and later in the EU. The average age at the birth of the first child rose from 28.8 years in 2013 to 29.8 years in 2023.
