Canada’s fertility rate hits record lows, matching Japan and South Korea at sub-1.3 babies.

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s fertility rate has indeed reached a record low. In 2023, the fertility rate was 1.26 children per woman, which is the lowest level since data collection began. This places Canada among the “lowest-low” fertility nations, similar to Japan and South Korea.

The decline in fertility rates has been attributed to several factors, including economic uncertainty, high living costs, and lifestyle changes. The COVID-19 pandemic also played a significant role in disrupting fertility behaviors.

Sources:

https://globalnews.ca/news/10773914/canada-fertility-rate-2023/

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240131/dq240131c-eng.htm