Eurostat reports 2024 fertility rates across the European Union

According to data released by Eurostat on October 27, 2026, the fertility rate in Cyprus was 1.39 births per woman in 2024. This figure places Cyprus above the European Union average, which fell to 1.34, the lowest level recorded since the data series began in 2001.

Despite performing better than the EU average, the fertility rate in Cyprus remains well below the 2.10 births per woman required for natural population replacement. Across the EU, the last 20 years have consistently seen rates fluctuate between 1.34 and 1.57, all of which are below the replacement threshold. Regional data shows significant disparities, with 439 out of 1,165 NUTS 3 level regions recording fertility rates lower than the EU average, while 714 regions exceeded it.

Demographic trends across member states continue to show that fertility remains a critical challenge for the continent. Most European regions are failing to meet replacement levels, signaling ongoing long-term population stability concerns that Eurostat continues to monitor.