Which country has the lowest fertility rates in the world?

The latest world bank data indicates that fertility rates in the UAE (the total number of children per woman) have dropped to 1.5 in 2021, almost half of what they were in the 90s.

The decline in fertility has been going on since the 1960s, when a woman in the UAE would on average have 6+ kids.

According to market research conducted by Colliers, infertility rate in the Middle East is estimated to be at 15%, split across men and women. This is significantly higher than the 10% infertility rate over the rest of the world, as estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The reasons for growing infertility among UAE women:

1. Lack of sun exposure

2. Obesity

3. Poor lifestyle choices, smoking, drinking

4. Late marriages

A healthier lifestyle, more nutritious diet and simply getting some exercise and sun exposure every week, may help improve egg quality in women.