Overall Decrease in Births Over Time

Between 2013 and 2023, there was a noticeable decline in the total number of births in Sweden, with the figures reducing from 113,593 births to 100,051 births. This represents a significant decrease of approximately 13,542 births over a decade, indicating a downward trend in birth rates.

Gender Disparity in Birth Numbers

Throughout the observed years, the number of boys born annually consistently surpassed the number of girls. In 2023, 51,249 boys were born compared to 48,802 girls, reflecting a recurring pattern where male births outnumber female births.

Year-to-Year Fluctuations in Birth Rates

The data illustrates year-to-year fluctuations in birth numbers, with notable variations such as the increase from 54,877 births in 2013 to 59,098 births in 2014 for boys, and a similar increase for girls from 55,121 to 55,809 within the same period. These changes highlight the variability in birth rates before the overall decline.

Peak Birth Year for Boys and Girls

The peak year for births during the decade was 2016, with the highest numbers of both boys (60,199) and girls (57,226) born, marking it as the year with the most significant birth rate within the dataset.

Comparison of Decline Rates Between Genders

The decline in births from the peak year of 2016 to 2023 was more pronounced for boys than for girls. Boys saw a decrease of 8,950 births, from 60,199 to 51,249, whereas girls experienced a lesser decline of 8,424 births, from 57,226 to 48,802, indicating a slightly steeper decrease in male births over the period.