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Rise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers
- In 2024, the total number of babies born across England and Wales increased slightly to 594,677, marking the first rise in births since 2021.
- This rise reverses a recent decline caused partly by fewer births to mothers under 30, as people delay starting families due to financial concerns.
- Birth rates increased notably in West Midlands by 3.4% and London by 1.8%, while five regions including the North East saw declines, with births there dropping 1.4%.
- The rise was helped by a 14.2% increase in births to fathers aged 60 and over, totaling 1,076 babies, which the ONS called a "notable increase".
- Despite the rise, birth totals remain historically low, and the increase in births to non-UK-born parents, especially from India, continues to shape demographics.
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Watford ObserverRise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers
The largest increases were in West Midlands, up 3.4%, and London, up 1.8%.
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