[69137] Sharp decline in Turkey's fertility rate: A historic low of 1.42

[69137] Sharp decline in Turkey's fertility rate: A historic low of 1.42

New data in Turkey indicates a continuous decline in birth rates, with the fertility rate reaching a record low of 1.42 in 2025.

Decline in fertility rates in Turkey: Worrying data

According to reports from TRT Haber, Turkey's fertility rate dropped to 1.42 in 2025. The figure highlights a worrying trend, as it is significantly lower than the "population replacement level, which stands at 2.1," a threshold below which the country has been for nine consecutive years.

A 12-year streak of decline

According to the data analysis presented by Son Dakika Haberler Gündem and Son Dakika Haberler Türkiye channels, the decline in fertility is not a fleeting event but a consistent trend that has been ongoing for 12 years. Starting from a rate of 2.19 in 2014, the numbers point to a constant erosion: 1.89 in 2019, 1.51 in 2023, and down to the current low of 1.42 in 2025.

Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜIK) data

Simultaneously, Haber Gündem reported on the publications of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜIK), confirming that this is a "noticeable decline in birth rates," which has recorded the lowest level ever observed. In addition, the GündemX channel noted that during the past year, 895,374 babies were born in Turkey, with a gender distribution of 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls.

The reporting sources, mostly identified as general news and breaking news channels, present a uniform picture of a demography in decline, sparking a broad public discussion on the country's economic and social future.