In 2023, England and Wales recorded a historic low fertility rate of 1.44 children per woman.

In 2023, the fertility rate in England and Wales hit a historic low of 1.44 children per woman, the lowest since records began in 1938. Contributing factors include economic uncertainty, challenges in finding partners, and extended education. Live births dropped to 591,072, the fewest since 1977. While stillbirth rates remained stable at 3.9 per 1,000 births, disparities persist among different ethnic groups.

November 03, 2024
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