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The research aims to understand how educational levels influence fertility trends in Europe from 2005 to 2020.

April 16, 2026Open Access

The Educational Gradient of Period Fertility in Europe. A Demographic Analysis Using EU-SILC Data.

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Demographic analysis reveals how education shapes fertility trends, indicating significant impacts in Europe.

The research aims to understand how educational levels influence fertility trends in Europe from 2005 to 2020.
Analyzed EU-SILC data from 30 European countries covering 2005 to 2020
Used age- and parity-specific fertility measures
Examined fertility behaviors across three educational groups
Fertility declines most pronounced among highly educated women
Key drivers include delayed childbearing and increased childlessness
Reductions in first births are critical for highly educated women while second births drop for medium-educated women

Greulich et al. (2026) studied this question.

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