The fertility rate in England and Wales has dropped to its lowest level on record, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.44 children per woman in 2023. This is down from 1.49 in 2022. Wales and the north west of England saw the biggest declines in fertility rates compared to the previous year. There were a total of 591,072 live births in England and Wales in 2023, which is 14,407 fewer than in 2022. These figures highlight a continuing trend of declining fertility rates in the region.
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Fertility rate in England and Wales fell to a record low in 2023
