Dutch birth rate plummets as women have fewer children later in life

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that women in the Netherlands are having fewer children and starting families later in life, with the national birth rate plummeting by 16% in the last decade across 93% of Dutch councils.

29 May, 09:15 — 29 May, 09:17

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A declining birth rate can have significant long-term societal and economic impacts, including an aging population, potential labor shortages, and increased pressure on social security and healthcare systems. Understanding these demographic shifts is crucial for future policy planning.

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Dutch women are having fewer children
Dutch women are having children later in life
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The Dutch birth rate has plummeted 16% in the last 10 years

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Women had fewer children in 2024 than in 2014 in 93% of Dutch councils

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Specific percentage decrease in birth rate over the last decade

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Information about the percentage of Dutch councils experiencing a birth rate decline

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dutchnewsMostly Factual95d ago

Dutch birth rate plummets 16% in the last 10 years

Women had fewer children in 2024 than in 2014 in 93% of Dutch councils, according to the national statistics office...

By Louis Gore-Langton

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nl-timesMostly Factual95d ago

Dutch women having fewer children and later in life

Women in the Netherlands are having fewer children and starting later in life, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)

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Dutch birth rate plummets 16% in the last 10 years

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Dutch birth rate plummets as women have fewer children later in life

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Dutch birth rate plummets 16% in the last 10 years

Dutch women having fewer children and later in life

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Dutch birth rate plummets 16% in the last 10 years

Dutch women having fewer children and later in life

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