| Specification | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live birth | 692,989 | 738,819 | 795,492 | 773,144 | 778,090 |
| Age of mother from ... to under ... years | |||||
| under 18 | 1,900 | 1,973 | 1,986 | 2,175 | 2,101 |
| 18 to 40 | 646,243 | 690,096 | 744,567 | 725,324 | 732,001 |
| 40 and older2 | 44,846 | 46,750 | 48,939 | 45,645 | 43,988 |
As at 17 July 2024