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Fertility and reproductive trends in Spain

Overview

Spain is experiencing significant shifts in reproductive trends. Data from the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) indicates a 26.4% increase in international patients seeking assisted reproduction, totaling 34,849 women. This growth in reproductive tourism is linked to advanced medical technology and a legal framework that supports diverse family models, including single mothers and female couples.

Simultaneously, domestic fertility rates are declining as women delay motherhood. National Statistics Institute (INE) data shows that economic difficulties, work-life balance issues, and insufficient parental leave are key obstacles to expanding families. In some regions, such as Lleida, the fertility rate has fallen to 1.28 children per woman, while the average age for a first pregnancy has risen. Consequently, the use of assisted reproduction has increased, reaching 9.6% among women aged 40 to 44.

Entities

Spain · Spanish Fertility Society · National Statistics Institute · Lleida

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Spain fertility rates decline as women delay motherhood

    Spanish fertility data shows women are delaying motherhood and having fewer children than desired due to economic, labor, and work-life balance challenges.

  2. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Spain sees 26% rise in international fertility patients

    International patients seeking fertility treatments in Spain increased by 26.4% last year, driven by advanced medical technology and favorable legislation for diverse family models.

Sources

catdialeg.cat · ib3.org · ivi.es · prnoticias.com · segre.com