Romania Total fertility rate 2026: 1.71 per woman
Romania's total fertility rate in 2026 is 1.71 per woman (estimate), down 0.1% from 2025. It ranks #137 of 236 countries.
The total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime, reflecting population growth and demographic trends. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing economic development, healthcare needs, and societal changes across countries.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Romania ranks (2026)
#137 of 236- #135
Georgia1.72 per woman - #136
Armenia1.72 per woman - #137
Romania1.71 per woman - #138
Barbados1.7 per woman - #139
Brunei Darussalam1.7 per woman
Total fertility rate over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.71 per woman | 0 per woman | -0.14% | |
| 2025 | 1.71 per woman | 0 per woman | -0.14% | |
| 2024 | 1.71 per woman | 0 per woman | -0.13% | |
| 2023 | 1.71 per woman | 0 per woman | -0.20% | |
| 2022 | 1.72 per woman | 0 per woman | -0.07% | |
| 2021 | 1.72 per woman | 0.01 per woman | -0.45% | |
| 2020 | 1.73 per woman | +0.01 per woman | +0.87% | |
| 2019 | 1.71 per woman | 0.04 per woman | -2.43% | |
| 2018 | 1.75 per woman | 0.02 per woman | -0.93% | |
| 2017 | 1.77 per woman | +0.08 per woman | +4.62% | |
| 2016 | 1.69 per woman | +0.07 per woman | +4.36% | |
| 2015 | 1.62 per woman | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Romania: Total fertility rate. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/romania/total-fertility-rate
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Romania Total fertility rate
What is Romania's total fertility rate in 2026?▾
Romania's total fertility rate is 1.71 per woman in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Romania's total fertility rate increasing or decreasing?▾
Romania's total fertility rate fell by 0.1% from 2025 (1.71 per woman) to 2026 (1.71 per woman). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 0.9%.
How does Romania rank for total fertility rate?▾
In 2026, Romania has the 137th highest total fertility rate out of 236 countries with data.
What was Romania's total fertility rate in 2015?▾
In 2015, Romania's total fertility rate was 1.62 per woman. By 2026 it rose by 5.3%.
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