The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the U.S. fertility rate hit a record low in 2025, with a general fertility rate of 53.2 births per 1,000 females ages 15-22, down from 53.8 in 2024. Birth rates declined for younger women, particularly those aged 10-29, while rates for women aged 30-44 increased. The total number of births in the U.S. was about 3.6 million, marking a continued decline in fertility rates over the past century.
Key facts
- U.S. fertility rate in 2025 was 53.2 births per 1,000 females ages 15-22.
- Total births in 2025 were 3,612,012, a decrease from 3,628,934 in 2024.
- Birth rates for females aged 10-14 fell to 0.1 births per 1,000.
- Birth rates for teen girls aged 15-19 decreased by 7 percent.
- The average woman today has fewer than two children, below replacement rate.
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