Declining Fertility Rates in Europe and Cyprus' Position
March 24, 2026
The fertility rate in the European Union has fallen to a historic low of 1.34 in 2024. Countries show significant variation, with Malta at 1.01 being the lowest and Bulgaria at 1.72 the highest. Cyprus ranks 26th out of 42 countries with a fertility rate of 1.38. The decline in fertility rates is linked to factors such as education and access to contraception. This trend is also observed globally, with more countries falling below the replacement level of 2.1 births.