United States Fertility Rate

United States Fertility Rate

Chart above demonstrates United States Fertility Rate. This is according to World Bank birth stats by country. Latest births per woman information for United States.

The U.S. fertility rate is below replacement level. Economic uncertainty, changing gender roles, and lifestyle preferences are causing people to have fewer children. See detailed United States children per woman data.

United States Fertility Rate History

Below is the long term historical United States fertility rates from 1960 to 2026 according to Worldbank data and most recent estimates.

United States Fertility Rate

Last updated on April 17, 2026