The number of live births determines the natural growth of the population. Fertility is the number of live births in relation to the number of women of fertile age (15-49 years).
Here are various pages containing key figures and graphics on births and fertility indicators.
Components of population change – Data, indicatorsBirths and fertility
Live births and fertility
Births
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live births | 74'494 | 76'691 | 78'286 | 80'290 | 80'300 |
| Crude birth rate | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.4 | ... |
| Average age at maternity | 30.8 | 31.0 | 31.2 | 31.2 | ... |
| Average age of married women at birth of 1st child | 29.8 | 29.9 | 30.1 | 30.2 | ... |
| Total fertility rate (TFR) | 1.46 | 1.48 | 1.50 | 1.54 | ... |
| Proportion of live births outside marriage | 16.2 | 17.1 | 17.9 | 18.6 | ... |
| Ratio of male births | 105.2 | 106.5 | 106.7 | 104.9 | ... |
Last updated: 23.02.2012