Overview

• Brandenburg recorded 15,157 births in 2024, a decrease of 728 from the previous year, according to preliminary data from the Statistisches Bundesamt.
• Birth rates in the region have fallen nearly 28% since their peak in 2016, when 20,934 children were born.
• Rural areas in Brandenburg report significantly lower birth rates compared to urban centers, with no signs of reversal in the trend.
• Economic uncertainties, including the lingering effects of the energy crisis and inflation, are cited as major contributors to the decline in family planning.
• Urban families face additional challenges such as a lack of affordable housing and limited childcare options, further exacerbating the issue.