Comparison of fertility rates in Italy
Italy: Comparison of fertility rates was 1.2 in 2023. βΌ Falling
Latest (2023)
1.2
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
213th
of 229 countries
All-time high
2.66
in 1964
All-time low
1.19
in 1995
Years of data
74
1950β2023
Comparison of fertility rates in Italy, 1950β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for comparison of fertility rates in Italy is 1.2, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in Italy peaked at 2.66 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 1995.
That places Italy 213th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.36 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.51 | 2.38 | 2.66 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.15 | 1.73 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.45 | 1.33 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.24 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 | 1.26 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.23 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 211 Lithuania 1.2 compare
- 212 United Arab Emirates 1.2 compare
- 214 Chile 1.17 compare
- 215 San Marino 1.15 compare
- 216 Malta 1.1 compare
More population data for Italy
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.676 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.3543 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.18 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 312,849 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in Italy?
- Comparison of fertility rates in Italy was 1.2 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 in 1964.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 1995.
- How does Italy rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- Italy ranks 213th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of fertility rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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