The average age at which women first have children in Ireland is now close to 32 years, a marked increase from 25 years in 1973. Recent data shows that around 9% of births in the country were to mothers aged 40 or older, which reflects a significant rise of 21.5% in this demographic from 2012 to 2022. Factors contributing to later motherhood include financial instability, housing difficulties, career aspirations, and personal relationship circumstances, alongside fertility challenges.
In Ireland, the average age of women becoming mothers has steadily risen to nearly 32, climbing from 25 in 1973.
In 2022, approximately 9% of all births in Ireland were to mothers aged 40 and over, marking a 21.5% increase from 2012.
Collection
[
|
...
]