Ukraine

Motherhood prevalence (TMR)

In 2021, the total motherhood prevalence rate in Ukraine stood at 63.4%, marking a decrease of 2.2 percentage points from the previous year. This downward trend has continued over the last five years, with an average TMR of 67.0% during 2017–2021. When compared to the 1970s average of 103.4%, the current rate is approximately 40 percentage points lower. Among all countries globally, Ukraine ranks lowest in TMR, positioned 38th out of 38.

Within Europe, it similarly holds the lowest rank, 31st among 31 countries.

Average maternal age (AMA)

The average maternal age (AMA) at birth in Ukraine reached 25.7 years in 2021, showing a modest increase of 0.2 years from the previous year. Over the last five years, AMA has trended upward, averaging 25.4 years. This figure stands 2.5 years above the average recorded in the 1970s. Notably, Ukraine holds the lowest average maternal age globally, ranking 38th out of 38 countries. It also has the lowest average maternal age within the European region, placed 31st out of 31 countries.

Birthgap Generational Indicator (TFG)

The Birthgap Generational Indicator (TFG) reached 44.0% in 2021, which corresponds to a total fertility rate of 1.16. This marks an increase of 2.8 percentage points compared to 2020. Childlessness has been on the rise over the last five years, with the average for 2017–2021 standing at 39.3%. Since the 1970s baseline of 2.0%, the current figure has risen by approximately 42.0 percentage points. The lowest recorded TFG occurred in the early 1970s (1970–1972), averaging close to zero. Ukraine holds the lowest TFG values both globally (38 out of 38) and within Europe (31 out of 31).

Birth trajectory

If the birth pattern from 2021 continues, the total number of births is projected to decline significantly over time without considering migration. By 2054, births would drop by 50%, falling from 273,772 in 2021 to 136,886. This downward trend would continue, with births decreasing by 75% around 2087, and ultimately reaching a 90% reduction by 2131, resulting in just 27,377 births.

Childlessness rate (TCR)

In 2021, Ukraine's total childlessness rate (TCR) reached 36.6%, marking a 2.2 percentage point increase from the previous year. Over the five years from 2017 to 2021, the TCR has been on the rise, averaging 33.0%. This current level stands significantly above the 1970s average of -3.4%, representing an increase of roughly 40 percentage points. Among global figures, Ukraine holds the lowest childlessness rate, placed 38th out of 38 countries. Similarly, within Europe, it ranks lowest at 31 out of 31 countries.

Total births

In 2021, the total number of births recorded in Ukraine was 273,772, marking a decrease of 19,685 compared to the previous year, 2020. The country has experienced a downward trend in total births over the past five years, with an average of 315,181 births annually during that period. When viewed against the average from the 1970s, which stood at 733,655, the current figures reveal a substantial drop of 459,883 births, equivalent to a 62.7% decline.

Birthgap Retirement Indicator (BRI)

Ukraine’s Birthgap Retirement Indicator (BRI) stood at 29.6% in 2014, marking an increase of 3.3 percentage points from the previous year. Over the five-year span from 2010 to 2014, the BRI has shown a downward trend, averaging 29.1%. When compared to the 1970s average of -22.4%, the current value is notably higher by roughly 52 percentage points. Among all countries globally, Ukraine holds the lowest BRI value, placing it 35th out of 35. Within the European region, it also ranks lowest at 30 out of 30.