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Irish Women’s Fertility at Highest Level in 16 Years : 5th Sep 08
Fertility rates among Irish women are at their highest in 16 years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The statistics agency says the lifetime fertility rate for the average Irish woman last year was 2.03 children. This is up from 1.9 children the previous year and is the first time since 1991 that the rate has been higher than two children.
The increase in fertility was most pronounced in the 30-39 age group. Elsewhere, just over two-fifths of births last year were to first-time mothers, while 33% were outside marriage. Even though Irish fertility has risen, it remains below the 2.1 replacement level. The Irish Times. August 27.
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