Country charts, insights, and microdemographic fertility indicators
Snapshot
Motherhood Through Time
Demographic Impact
Childlessness & Family Size Through Time
Birth Counts Through Time
United States
(1970–2024)
Snapshot (2024)
Key Trends
In 2024, maternal and fertility trends in the United States show a slight decline in births and stable children per mother figures, with notable generational and age characteristics.
- TMR slightly down from previous year, ranks 20th of 38 globally
- Highest children per mother count worldwide at 2.52
- Mean age at childbearing low, ranking 34th of 38
- High lifetime childlessness rate, positioned 19th globally
- Societal half-life long, third highest among 38 countries
Motherhood Through Time
Demographic Impact
Childlessness & Family Size Through Time
Birth Counts Through Time
Japan
(1970–2024)
Snapshot (2024)
Key Trends
In 2024, Japan's demographic trends show low maternal rate and fertility levels with a rising average maternal age and increased childlessness.
- Total maternal rate near global bottom, ranked 32/38 countries
- Average maternal age among oldest globally, ranked 11/38
- High fertility gap with one of the highest generational declines, ranked 7/38
- Elevated lifetime childlessness, also ranked 7/38
- Birth recovery index remarkably high, ranking 2/35 worldwide
Motherhood Through Time
Demographic Impact
Childlessness & Family Size Through Time
Birth Counts Through Time
Italy
(2003–2024)
Snapshot (2024)
Key Trends
In 2024, Italy records declining births with a below-average total maternal fertility rate and an increasing average maternal age at childbirth.
- Total maternal rate low at 58.9%, ranked 24th in Europe
- Children per mother stable at 2.00, ranking 8th in Europe
- Highest average maternal age in Europe at 32.3 years
- High childlessness levels at 43%, 6th highest in Europe
- Birthgap Retirement Indicator highest in Europe, indicating aging population
Motherhood Through Time
Demographic Impact
Childlessness & Family Size Through Time
Birth Counts Through Time
Canada
(1970–2024)
Snapshot (2024)
Key Trends
In 2024, Canada shows moderate fertility rates with little change from previous years, but rising average maternal age and increasing lifetime childlessness.
- Total maternal rate below global average, ranked 29th of 38 countries
- Average children per mother at 2.21, placing Canada 25th globally
- Average maternal age among the highest at 30.5 years, ranked 13th
- Lifetime childlessness rate among the highest worldwide, ranked 10th
- Birthgap generational indicator consistently high, ranking 12th globally
Motherhood Through Time
Demographic Impact
Childlessness & Family Size Through Time
Birth Counts Through Time
South Korea
(2000–2024)
Snapshot (2024)
Key Trends
In 2024, South Korea exhibited some of the most extreme demographic trends globally, reflecting ultra-low fertility and high childlessness rates.
- Lowest total mothers’ completion rate globally
- Lowest children per mother (1.68) worldwide
- Highest mean age at childbearing (33.2 years)
- Highest childlessness rate internationally
- Shortest societal half-life, indicating rapid population aging
Motherhood Through Time
Demographic Impact
Childlessness & Family Size Through Time
Birth Counts Through Time
