These disparities are largely rooted in the social norms of the countries of origin and the opportunities presented by welfare systems. In countries where fertility is already high, women are significantly more likely to give birth within a few years of immigration.
At the same time, it’s important to note that cultural expectations and immigrant status often coincide with greater financial stability—especially in places where cities or states spend significant resources on hosting refugees.
It has previously been reported that immigrants in several European countries tend to exploit the host nation’s system—often planning strategically around social benefits and refugee aid. A prominent example is a Syrian refugee family living in Vienna with eleven children, receiving a total of €9,000 in support from the Austrian capital.
Country of Origin Strongly Influences Childbearing Trends
France receives the highest number of African immigrants in Europe. The share of African immigrants in France’s overall immigrant population is three times the EU average.
Moreover, five of the six countries with the highest fertility rates in the world are French-speaking African nations.
Analysis of data put out by the OECD shows that France has the highest rate of childbirth among non-EU-born women—the highest in all of Western Europe. According to the latest national data from INSEE, 2023 was the first year in which over 30% of all births registered in France occurred in families where at least one parent originated from outside Europe.
Cover photo: Illustration (Source: AFP)
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