Data from Switzerland’s Federal Statistical Office show a further decline in the average number of births per woman. In 2022, the rate was 1.39 children per woman or 9.3 births per 1,000 residents, the lowest level in 20 years. Photo by Yan Krukau on Pexels.comDuring 2022 around 82,000 babies were born in Switzerland, 8.5% fewer than in 2021. Even in 2022 the number of births (82,000) exceeded the number of deaths (74,000). More on this:RTS article (in French) – Take a 5 minute French test nowFor more stories like this on Switzerland follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Source: Le News July 22, 2023 08:52 UTC