Countries with the Lowest Fertility Rates (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
When fertility drops below the replacement rate of 2.1, populations eventually shrink. These 25 countries have the lowest fertility rates in 2023.
Macao SAR, China leads with fertility rate (births per woman) of 0.6.
Korea, Rep. ranks #2 at 0.7.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #3 at 0.8.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks #4 at 0.9.
Singapore ranks #5 at 1.
Bottom 25 Countries by Fertility Rate (births per woman)
| # | Country | Fertility Rate (births per woman) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Macao SAR, China | 0.6 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Korea, Rep. | 0.7 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 0.8 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 0.9 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Singapore | 1 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Ukraine | 1 | 2023 |
| 7 |  China | 1 | 2023 |
| 8 |  British Virgin Islands | 1 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Malta | 1.1 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Andorra | 1.1 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Spain | 1.1 | 2023 |
| 12 |  San Marino | 1.1 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Poland | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Chile | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Lithuania | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Japan | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Curacao | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Italy | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 19 |  United Arab Emirates | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Belarus | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Thailand | 1.2 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Luxembourg | 1.3 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Canada | 1.3 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Finland | 1.3 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Estonia | 1.3 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest fertility rate (births per woman) in 2023?
Macao SAR, China has the lowest fertility rate (births per woman) at 0.6 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.