Romania

Motherhood prevalence (TMR)

In 2024, Romania's total maternal rate (TMR) stands at 67.7%, representing a sharp drop of 10.1 percentage points compared to 2023. The trend over the last five years shows a decline, with an average TMR of 85.8% from 2020 to 2024. This figure is now close to the long-term average observed in the 1990s, which was 68.7%.

Globally, Romania ranks 7th out of 38 countries for TMR. Within Europe, it also holds a high position, ranking 7th among 31 countries.

Average maternal age (AMA)

The average maternal age in Romania stands at 27.64 years in 2024, showing little change from the 27.6 years recorded in 2023. Although the five-year average has slightly declined to 27.69 years, the overall trend since the 1990s reflects a notable increase of about 4.5 years, rising from an average of 23.14 years in that decade. Compared internationally, Romania's average maternal age remains among the lower figures worldwide, positioned 35th out of 38 countries. Within the European region, the country also ranks towards the lower end, coming in 28th out of 31 nations.

Birthgap Generational Indicator (TFG)

The Birthgap Generational Indicator (TFG) for Romania reached 33.4% in 2024, corresponding to a total fertility rate of 1.38. This represents a significant increase of 7.6 percentage points compared to 2023. Over the last five years, from 2020 to 2024, the TFG has been on an upward trend, averaging 20.9%. When compared to the 1990s average of 36.2%, the current figure is about 2.8 percentage points lower. In a global context, Romania ranks 20th among 38 countries, while within Europe it holds the 15th position out of 31.

Birth trajectory

Following the birth patterns observed in 2024, the total number of births is projected to decline significantly over the coming decades. By 2075, the number of births is expected to decrease by 50%, dropping from 142,994 in 2024 to 71,497. This downward trend continues, with births anticipated to fall by 75% by 2125 and further down by 90% to just 14,299 by 2192, assuming no migration occurs.

Childlessness rate (TCR)

The childlessness rate (TCR) in Romania reached 32.3% in 2024, marking a significant increase of 10.1 percentage points from the previous year. Over the last five years (2020–2024), this rate has shown an upward trend, averaging 14.2%. When compared to the 1990s average of 31.3%, the current figure remains close to that historical level. On a global scale, Romania is among the countries with the lowest childlessness rates, positioned 32nd out of 38. Within Europe, it also ranks low in childlessness, standing 25th among 31 countries.

Total births

Romania saw 142,994 total births in 2024, marking a decline of 16,413 from the previous year. The past five years show a consistent downward trend, with an average of 174,889 births annually. When compared to the 1990s average of 234,881 births, the current figures are 91,887 fewer, representing a 39.1% decrease.

Birthgap Retirement Indicator (BRI)

The Birthgap Retirement Indicator (BRI) for Romania reached 47.4% in 2024, showing an increase of 3.9 percentage points from 2023. Over the last five years, the BRI has trended upward, with an average of 41.1% between 2020 and 2024. This marks a significant increase of approximately 45.0 percentage points compared to the 1990s average of 2.4%. When compared globally, Romania holds the 11th position among 35 countries, while within Europe it ranks 8th out of 30.