Sweden’s PM puts IVF at centre of re-election bid amid record low birthrate
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is focusing on expanding state-funded IVF as part of his re-election campaign amid the country's record low birthrate. The fertility rate in Sweden has dropped to 1.42, the lowest since records began in 1749. Kristersson's government aims to increase the number of funded IVF attempts for families, addressing concerns about declining birth rates and family planning.
- ▪Sweden's fertility rate has reached its lowest level since 1749, at 1.42.
- ▪The government has increased state-funded IVF attempts from three to six for first-time parents.
- ▪Kristersson plans to extend funding for IVF to families wanting additional children as part of his election promises.
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Despite having generous parental leave and heavily subsidised childcare, Sweden has seen its fertility rate sink to its lowest level since 1749. Photograph: Maskot/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDespite having generous parental leave and heavily subsidised childcare, Sweden has seen its fertility rate sink to its lowest level since 1749. Photograph: Maskot/Getty ImagesSwedenSweden’s PM puts IVF at centre of re-election bid amid record low birthrateUlf Kristersson aims to expand state-funded IVF as Sweden grapples with lowest fertility rate since records beganMiranda Bryant Nordic correspondentMon 25 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSweden’s prime minister has promised to put IVF at the heart of his re-election campaign as he tries to win over female voters amid the…
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