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 Most W. European countries experienced a birth rate increase during 1921-1936 except Ireland, which during the same period suffered a decrease. Belgium and France had a sharp reversal from 1936 to 1946 followed by a rapid recovery during the next 5 years. France conspicuously retained a moderate, though high, birth rate from 1946 to 1971 since when there has been some reduction. Meanwhile UK, Netherlands and Belgium had the 'flowerpower' period until about 1971 which later declined into a time of more uncertain prospects Ireland underwent its own period of higher expectations after joining the EU.

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See also the changing proportions of 'adults' to 'young' or 'old' in Europe and N. America

 

The area has undergone several emotionally sharp changes. Germany can be seen to have had low points around 1916, 1941-1946, and again during the mid-70s. Austria did not share Germany's upsurge during the mid 30s but had a minor 'lift' around 1946. Otherwise Austria shared the same social reactions, which were also closely followed by Switzerland.

Czechia had a birth rate 'surge' around 1946, which waned during the 50s and 60s, and was followed by another upsurge during the 70s and 80s, a development which was replicated, more or less, by Slovakia.

You can also see how the age profiles in other regions of Europe have changed, e.g.: East&South,Scandinavia&Baltic, Balkans