Wednesday, August 25, 2026 - Argentina is experiencing a dramatic demographic shift as its fertility rate has fallen to about 1.5 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1.
Official data show that the number of births dropped to 413,135 in 2024, a 47% decline from 2014, marking one of the sharpest sustained falls in the country’s recent history.
The decline is being driven by major changes in reproductive patterns, particularly a steep reduction in teenage pregnancies.
Argentina recorded a 65% drop in adolescent fertility over the decade, while greater access to education, contraception and reproductive healthcare has given more women greater control over when and whether to have children.
The trend could have major consequences for Argentina’s workforce, schools, healthcare system and pension system as fewer young people enter the population and the share of older residents grows.
With fertility already far below replacement level, policymakers face an increasingly urgent challenge: adapting public services and the economy to a rapidly changing population structure.
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