Austria
Based on the most recent published official birth records (and Birthgap harmonisation where noted).
Austria’s most notable recent demographic trend is a small decline in the total maternal rate, falling by about one percentage point to 63.4% in 2024, continuing a five-year downward trend from 67.5% in 2020. Meanwhile, childlessness rose slightly to 36.6%, maintaining a gradual upward trajectory since 2020. Other key indicators such as completed family size and total fertility gap have remained relatively stable over this period.
- Average maternal age increased by half a year to 30.4 years in 2024, marking a steady rise over the past five years.
- Completed children per mother (2.06) remains stable and close to the long-run average recorded in the 2020s.
- Austria ranks in the mid-range globally and within Europe for fertility and childlessness measures, with TMR at 24th and TCR at 19th out of 42 countries, and respective European ranks reflecting moderate positioning.
In 2024, Austria shows stable children per mother and a rising average maternal age amid a gradual fertility decline.
- Completed fertility lower than 2020s baseline (63.4%)
- Average maternal age highest in Europe (9th) and rising
- Total Fertility Gap steadily increasing, mid-level in Europe (11th)
- Lifetime childlessness growing, ranks 13th in Europe
- Future Worker Gap declining but still significant in Europe (15th)
Key fertility indicators — Austria
| Total Maternal Rate (TMR) | 63.4% |
| Childlessness Rate (TCR) | 36.6% |
| Societal Half-Life (SHL) | 49.0 years |
| TGI (great-grandchildren per 100 parents) | 25 |
Motherhood prevalence (TMR)
In 2024, the total maternal rate (TMR) is 63.4%. There has been a small decline from 2023 (down 1.0pp). Looking at the last five years, TMR has been falling (average 67.5% across 2020–2024). Compared with the long-run norm from the 2020s (67.5%), completed fertility today is lower by about 4.1pp.
Globally, Austria ranks 24 out of 42 countries for TMR. Within Europe, Austria ranks 18 out of 30 countries for TMR.
| Year | TMR | Year | TMR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 69.1% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 69.4% |
| 1990 | 67.1% | 2023 | 64.4% |
| 2000 | 65.1% | 2024 | 63.4% |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Children per mother (CPM)
Austria’s children per mother (CPM) stands at 2.06 in 2024. There is little change since 2023 (little change). Looking at the last five years, CPM has been broadly stable (five-year average 2.06). Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 2.06), completed family size today is close to that long-run level.
Globally, Austria ranks 29 out of 42 countries for CPM. Within Europe, Austria ranks 20 out of 30 countries for CPM.
| Year | CPM | Year | CPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 2.09 |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 2.07 |
| 1990 | 2.17 | 2023 | 2.04 |
| 2000 | 2.09 | 2024 | 2.06 |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Average maternal age (AMA)
In 2024, mothers in Austria had children at an average age of 30.4 years. It has risen by 0.5 years compared with the previous year. Over the past five years, AMA has been rising, averaging 30.0 years. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 30.0 years), AMA now stands higher by about 0.5 years.
Globally, Austria ranks 14 out of 42 countries for average maternal age. Within Europe, Austria ranks 9 out of 30 countries for average maternal age.
| Year | BIRTH | Year | BIRTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 28.23 |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 29.71 |
| 1990 | 24.97 | 2023 | 29.90 |
| 2000 | 26.39 | 2024 | 30.42 |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Total Fertility Gap (TFG)
In 2024, Austria’s TFG is 36.8% (equivalent to a TFR of 1.31). It remains broadly flat versus the previous year (little change). Looking at the last five years, the Total Fertility Gap has been rising (average 32.9% across 2020–2024). Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 32.9%), the TFG stands higher by about 3.9pp.
Globally, Austria ranks 16 out of 42 countries for TFG. Within Europe, Austria ranks 11 out of 30 countries for TFG.
| Year | TFG | Year | TFG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 30.3% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 30.7% |
| 1990 | 29.6% | 2023 | 36.5% |
| 2000 | 34.1% | 2024 | 36.8% |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Future Worker Gap (FWG)
In 2024, Austria’s Future Worker Gap (FWG) is 35.6%. It is lower than in 2023 (down 3.0pp). Across the most recent five-year window (2020–2024), FWG has been falling with an average of 37.1%. Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (37.1%), today’s FWG is lower by about 1.5pp.
Globally, Austria ranks 21 out of 39 countries for FWG. Within Europe, Austria ranks 15 out of 29 countries for FWG.
| Year | FWG | Year | FWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 37.8% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 40.2% |
| 1990 | 23.0% | 2023 | 38.6% |
| 2000 | 23.5% | 2024 | 35.6% |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Societal Half-Life (SHL)
In 2024, Austria’s Societal Half-Life (SHL) is 49.0 years. It is up slightly from 2023 (up 0.2 years). Over the past five years, SHL has been falling; the 2020–2024 average is 56.1 years. Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (56.1 years), today’s SHL is lower by about 7.1 years.
Globally, Austria ranks 28 out of 42 countries for SHL. Within Europe, Austria ranks 21 out of 30 countries for SHL.
Triple Generation Impact (TGI)
With this Birthgap (TFG) for every 100 people of fertility age in Austria, there would be 25 great-grandchildren, representing a -75.0% drop from the current generation.
Globally, Austria ranks 27 out of 42 countries for TGI.
Within Europe, Austria ranks 20 out of 30 countries for TGI.
Birth trajectory
Milestones Years: - Births down 50% in 2073 - Births down 75% in 2122 - Births down 90% in 2187
Based on the 2024 birth pattern, total births would fall by half from 77,238 in 2024 to 38,619 in 2073, and by 90% to 7,724 in 2187 (ignoring migration).
Childlessness rate (TCR)
In 2024, Austria’s lifetime childlessness rate (TCR) stands at 36.6%. It is up marginally on 2023 (up 1.0pp). Over the past five years, childlessness has been rising; the 2020–2024 average is 32.5%. Looking back to the 2020s (32.5%), childlessness is now higher by about 4.1pp.
Globally, Austria ranks 19 out of 42 countries for childlessness. Within Europe, Austria ranks 13 out of 30 countries for childlessness.
| Year | TCR | Year | TCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 30.9% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 30.6% |
| 1990 | 32.9% | 2023 | 35.6% |
| 2000 | 34.9% | 2024 | 36.6% |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Total births
Total births in Austria were 77,238 in 2024. It is broadly unchanged from 2023. Over the past five years, total births have been falling, averaging 81,413 per year. Compared with the 2020s average (81,413), total births are now lower by 4,175 births (5.1% decrease).
| Year | Births | Year | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 78.7k |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 83.6k |
| 1990 | 90.4k | 2023 | 77.6k |
| 2000 | 78.3k | 2024 | 77.2k |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
Future Worker Gap (FWG)
In 2024, Austria’s Future Worker Gap (FWG) is 35.6%. It is lower than in 2023 (down 3.0pp). Across the most recent five-year window (2020–2024), FWG has been falling with an average of 37.1%. Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (37.1%), today’s FWG is lower by about 1.5pp.
Globally, Austria ranks 21 out of 39 countries for FWG. Within Europe, Austria ranks 15 out of 29 countries for FWG.
| Year | FWG | Year | FWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 37.8% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 40.2% |
| 1990 | 23.0% | 2023 | 38.6% |
| 2000 | 23.5% | 2024 | 35.6% |
Source: Eurostat; Human Fertility Database.
