In the United States, based on average fertility rates from 2021 to 2023, Asian/Pacific Islander women recorded the highest birth rate.
The term "birth rate" often refers to the crude birth rate (births per 1,000 people) or the fertility rate, which specifically measures the number of live births per 1,000 women of childbearing age (typically 15-44 years). Fertility rate provides a more precise insight into the reproductive activity within different demographic groups.
Fertility Rates by Race/Ethnicity in the U.S. (2021-2023 Average)
The data indicates significant variations in fertility rates across different racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The following table illustrates these differences:
| Race/Ethnicity | Average Fertility Rate (per 1,000 women ages 15-44) |
|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 446.3 |
| Hispanic | 63.6 |
| Black | 55.6 |
| White | 52.9 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 5.5 |
- Asian/Pacific Islander women showed the highest fertility rate during this period.
- Hispanic women followed, with a rate significantly lower than Asian/Pacific Islanders but higher than Black and White women.
- Black women and White women had comparable fertility rates.
- American Indian/Alaska Native women recorded the lowest fertility rate among the listed groups.
These figures reflect the average trends observed over a three-year span, providing a snapshot of birth patterns within diverse communities across the nation.
