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Fertility and reproduction

Religion and fertility in Finland

April 22, 2024 Martin Kolk and Jan Saarela

Fertility, Finland, religion, Reproduction

The link between religion and fertility has long interested demographers. While relevant data with the necessary extent and detail are rarely available, Finland, is an exception, as information on religious … Read more

Fertility and reproduction

Fertility in Western Europe: the role of religion

March 4, 2021May 23, 2016 Nitzan Peri-Rotem

Europe, Fertility, religion, Reproduction

The religious landscape in Western Europe is characterised by contrasting trends; while attendance rates at religious services have declined dramatically, over half of the population in this region still identify … Read more