IVI Institute

The Global Fertility Gap

Aspiration Meets Reality

Across nine distinct global markets, the Fertility Barometer reveals a profound and consistent story: there is a measurable distance between the families women want and the families they ultimately have.

The Desire for Children Is There

Explore the statsThe fertility crisis is not about a lack of desire to become parents.

82%

Consider motherhood an important life goal across the 9 global markets.

49%

say it’s a top priority

The Barriers Are Real

Explore the statsFor millions of women, infertility stands between the desire for motherhood and the ability to achieve it.

1 in 5

Experience infertility in their lifetime globally.

25.2M

have experienced infertility

6.8M

are experiencing it now

10M

were unable to conceive a second time

The System Isn’t Meeting Them

Explore the statsToo many women are navigating fertility challenges without the care, guidance or coverage they need.

01

Infertility carries a heavy emotional toll

66%

of women experiencing infertility report a significant negative impact

02

Barriers to Addressing Fertility Concerns

70%

cite a lack of trusted information as barriers to addressing fertility concerns

59%

cite economic cost and insurance coverage as a barrier

Barriers Reveal What Women Need

  • Trusted information
  • Clear pathways to care
  • Integrated support
  • Broader societal infrastructure

The Result

Women Aren’t Building the Families They Planned

Explore the statsFertility barriers can lead to delayed parenthood and smaller families, leaving women having children later and fewer than they want.

36%

have a child later than intended

Many women end up with nearly one fewer child than they want.

Where do we go from here?

Women need the confidence, empowerment, and solutions to help close this gap and build the families they want.

That means support from social networks and employers, and fertility care that is accessible, affordable, and backed by the trusted information they need to take the next step.

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The Global Fertility Gap

Aspiration Meets Reality

Across nine distinct global markets, the Fertility Barometer reveals a profound and consistent story: there is a measurable distance between the families women want and the families they ultimately have.

U.S.CanadaSpainPortugalUKFranceItalySwedenUAEU.S.CanadaSpainPortugalUKFranceItalySwedenUAE

The Desire for Children Is There

The fertility crisis is not about a lack of desire to become parents.

Explore the stats

82%

Consider motherhood an important life goal across the 9 global markets.

49%

say it’s a top priority

The Barriers Are Real

For millions of women, infertility stands between the desire for motherhood and the ability to achieve it.

Explore the stats

1 in 5

Experience infertility in their lifetime globally.

The System Isn’t Meeting Them

Too many women are navigating fertility challenges without the care, guidance or coverage they need.

Explore the stats

01

Infertility carries a heavy emotional toll

66%

of women experiencing infertility report a significant negative impact

The Result

Women Aren’t Building the Families They Planned

Fertility barriers can lead to delayed parenthood and smaller families, leaving women having children later and fewer than they want.

Explore the stats

36%

have a child later than intended

Where do we go from here?

Women need the confidence, empowerment, and solutions to help close this gap and build the families they want.

That means support from social networks and employers, and fertility care that is accessible, affordable, and backed by the trusted information they need to take the next step.

Review the Report

See All