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flag Women in New Zealand are having babies at a median age of 31.5, the oldest on record since 1962.

flag Women in New Zealand are having children at an older age, with the median age for childbirth reaching 31.5 years in 2024, the highest since records began in 1962. flag The number of live births rose by 2.4% to 58,341 in 2024, though this increase is the lowest since 2016. flag The trend reflects a decrease in fertility rates, especially among younger women, with those aged 30-34 maintaining the highest fertility rate.

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