Large regional fertility differences

For the third consecutive year, the fertility rate is below reproduction level. Large regional differences is hidden behind this national average .

 

Particularly Nuuk stand out with even lower fertility than the country's other municipalities. The fertility level has approximately been 83 per cent of the national average over the past 10 years. In contrast, the level is considerably higher in Tasiilaq. See figures for all municipalities and districts in our Statbank.

 

Fertilitetsindex in municipalities and selected localities 2005-2014