Fertility in Canada, 1921 to 2022

Articles and reports: 91F0015M2024001
Description: This article provides an in-depth look at trends in fertility in Canada from 1921 to 2022. The evolution of the total fertility rate (TFR) over time is examined, with a special focus on shifts that have occurred following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shifts observed in Canada's TFR from 2019 to 2022 are situated in an international context, and differences among the provincial and territories are explored. Also, year-over-year changes in the monthly number of births are analyzed and contrasted with the experience of other countries. Lastly, trends in age-specific fertility rates and the average age of childbearing in Canada are described, as well the cumulated fertility of different cohorts of women to date.
Issue Number: 2024001
Frequency: Occasional
Author(s): Provencher, Claudine; Galbraith, Nora
Main Product: Demographic Documents
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HTML January 31, 2024
PDF January 31, 2024

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