Decline in Births from 2016 to 2023
Births in Sweden saw a significant decline from
117,425 in 2016 to
100,051 in 2023, marking a decrease of
17,374 births. This trend highlights a
14.8% reduction over the seven-year period, indicating a noticeable change in
birth rates.
Lowest Births Recorded in 2023
The year
2023 recorded the
lowest number of births over the examined period, with only
100,051 births. This figure is particularly significant when compared to the peak year of
2016, which saw
117,425 births.
Yearly Fluctuations in Birth Numbers
Annual birth numbers experienced fluctuations, with a notable peak in
2016 at
117,425 births followed by varying decreases and increases. The years
2020 and 2021 saw births closely aligned at
113,077 and 114,263, respectively, before a more pronounced decrease commenced.
Steady Decline Post-2017
Since
2017, there has been a steady decline in the number of births, with
115,416 births in 2017 gradually reducing to
100,051 in 2023. This sustained downward trend over six years underscores changing
demographic or societal factors influencing birth rates in Sweden.
Comparison of Recent Years
The comparison between the most recent years,
2022 and 2023, showcases a significant drop from
104,734 to 100,051 births, illustrating an accelerated decrease in the number of births by
4,683 within just one year.
Highest to Lowest Birth Counts
Analyzing the dataset from highest to lowest birth counts reveals that the year
2016 had the highest number of births at
117,425, whereas
2023 presented the lowest at
100,051. This range indicates the variability in birth rates over the observed period.
Average Annual Birth Rate Decline
The average annual decline in birth rates from
2016 to
2023 can be calculated, showing a progressive decrease in the birth rate. This average decline underscores the ongoing demographic shift in Sweden.
Impact of Socioeconomic Factors
The data may reflect the impact of socioeconomic factors on birth rates, with the steady decline post-
2017 possibly tied to changes in economic conditions, housing, employment, or
family planning policies in Sweden.