US EditionRise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers
- The number of births in England and Wales rose to 594,677 in 2024, a 0.6% increase from 2023, marking the first increase since 2021 according to the Office for National Statistics.
- This increase was influenced by a significant rise in births to fathers aged 60 and over, contributing to reversing a recent declining trend.
- Some regions, like the North East, experienced a drop of 1.4%, while the West Midlands and London saw increases of 3.4% and 1.8%, respectively.
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Watford ObserverRise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers
The largest increases were in West Midlands, up 3.4%, and London, up 1.8%.
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