Average age of mothers at childbirth (2026)

With 33.42 years in 2026, South Korea is projected to lead the world in average age of mothers at childbirth, followed by Hong Kong (32.93 years) and San Marino (32.85 years). The top 5 is rounded off by Ireland (32.7 years) and Spain (32.54 years). Further down, Andorra (32.52 years) and Taiwan (32.33 years) hold the next two spots. Luxembourg (32.32 years), Greece (32.31 years), and Italy (32.31 years) round out the top ten. Seven of the top ten are in Europe, with five from Southern Europe.