Why More and More Women in Austria Are Choosing Not to Have Children

According to a representative survey by marketagent.com on behalf of Parship.at, four out of ten women under 40 already want children or already have them. 22 percent still want children but have none so far.

The most common reasons against having children are lifestyle restrictions (41%), high costs (39%), and career priorities (30%). While the desire to have children is similarly pronounced among men, the hurdles for women are noticeably greater.

Desire for Children: Women Have More Concerns Than Men

In the age group of 18 to 39-year-olds, women generally express more doubts about motherhood than men do about fatherhood. Financial aspects are particularly decisive:

Societal and global developments also play a role: A quarter of women see crises such as climate change and wars as an additional hurdle to starting a family.

Majority of Women in Austria Are Already Mothers

Despite all concerns, the study shows that two-thirds of women between 18 and 75 years already have children. Among men, it is 60%. Six percent of women state that their desire to have children has remained unfulfilled.

Psychologist Caroline Erb from Parship.at explains: "Having a child is a conscious decision for many, accompanied by many considerations. Women, in particular, weigh factors such as income, childcare, and life changes more heavily. These concerns should be discussed early in a partnership to create a stable foundation for a shared future."

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