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Fertility rate in England and Wales falls to lowest level since records began in 1938

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Fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen to the lowest level since records began.

591,072 live births recorded - the lowest number since 1977 .

A rate of 2.1 children per woman is needed on average to ensure long-term replacement of population.

The decline in fertility rates has been the most dramatic in the 20-24 and 25-29 age groups.

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