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Birth statistics, England and Wales (Series FM1)

Publisher
Office for National Statistics
Updated
8 July 2026
Topic
Society

Summary

Statistics on live and still births occurring annually in England and Wales. Statistics for births in previous years are included to show trends in fertility. It also covers birth counts and birth rates tabulated by, among other attributes, parents' age, occurrence within or outside marriage, multiple births, mother's area of residence and country of birth, place of confinement, and father's social class (defined by occupation).

Source agency: Office for National Statistics

Designation: National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Birth statistics, England and Wales (Series FM1)

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