The birth rate of Sicily
Sicily's birth rate in 2024 was approximately 7 to 7.4 per 1,000 inhabitants, placing it among the top regions in Italy for births.
Despite this, the region faces a declining population with a total fertility rate of around 1.27–1.35 children per woman, driven by long-term demographic declines and low overall fertility, say Statista, Statista, and Newsworthy.
Key demographic trends for Sicily include:
Regional Ranking: While facing a national downturn, Sicily maintains a relatively higher birth rate compared to northern Italy, often trailing only areas like Trentino-South Tyrol and Campania.
Fertility Rate: The total fertility rate in Sicily (approx. 1.27–1.35 children per woman) is below the replacement level of 2.1, notes Statista and Newsworthy.
Population Growth: The region has a negative net growth rate, recorded around -3.5 per 1,000 inhabitants due to a high death rate (11.8‰) and low birth rate, notes UrbiStat.
Internal Variation: Within Sicily, cities like Palermo, Catania, and Ragusa have historically shown, or maintained, relatively higher fertility rates compared to other Sicilian areas.
Despite having higher rates than some northern regions, Sicily still faces significant depopulation challenges and a shrinking, aging population, similar to the rest of Italy.
Despite this, the region faces a declining population with a total fertility rate of around 1.27–1.35 children per woman, driven by long-term demographic declines and low overall fertility, say Statista, Statista, and Newsworthy.
Key demographic trends for Sicily include:
Regional Ranking: While facing a national downturn, Sicily maintains a relatively higher birth rate compared to northern Italy, often trailing only areas like Trentino-South Tyrol and Campania.
Fertility Rate: The total fertility rate in Sicily (approx. 1.27–1.35 children per woman) is below the replacement level of 2.1, notes Statista and Newsworthy.
Population Growth: The region has a negative net growth rate, recorded around -3.5 per 1,000 inhabitants due to a high death rate (11.8‰) and low birth rate, notes UrbiStat.
Internal Variation: Within Sicily, cities like Palermo, Catania, and Ragusa have historically shown, or maintained, relatively higher fertility rates compared to other Sicilian areas.
Despite having higher rates than some northern regions, Sicily still faces significant depopulation challenges and a shrinking, aging population, similar to the rest of Italy.
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