There were 585,396 live births in England and Wales last year - down from 594,677 the year before and the lowest since 1976 (584,270). It was also the 4th lowest in 100 years.

There were 585,396 live births in England and Wales last year - down from 594,677 the year before and the lowest since 1976 (584,270). It was also the 4th lowest in 100 years.

There were 585,396 live births in England and Wales last year - down from 594,677 the year before and the lowest since 1976 (584,270). It was also the 4th lowest in 100 years.

This week, the ONS published data on births during 2025. According to their data, for the first time over 40 per cent of children born in England and Wales had at least one…