The total fertility rate (TFR) in the European Union has dropped to its lowest level in over 60 years, falling from 2.62 in 1964 to 1.34 in 2024. The TFR varies across Europe, with Malta at 1.01 and Bulgaria at 1.72. Factors influencing this decline include access to education, contraception, and socio-economic conditions. Countries like Turkey have seen significant declines, while some Eastern European countries still have lower mean ages at first birth. The decline in fertility rates is attributed to changing societal norms and economic uncertainties. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)