This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. women aged 15–44 who expect, do not expect, or do not know if they expect to have a child in the future in selected periods between 2002 and 2015. In the period 2013-2015, half of female respondents stated they expect to have a child in the future.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
CDC. (October 13, 2016). Expectations of U.S. women aged 15–44 years to have a child in the future in periods between 2002 and 2015 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/628160/opinion-of-us-women-on-having-a-child-in-the-future/
CDC. "Expectations of U.S. women aged 15–44 years to have a child in the future in periods between 2002 and 2015." Chart. October 13, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/628160/opinion-of-us-women-on-having-a-child-in-the-future/
CDC. (2016). Expectations of U.S. women aged 15–44 years to have a child in the future in periods between 2002 and 2015. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/628160/opinion-of-us-women-on-having-a-child-in-the-future/
CDC. "Expectations of U.S. Women Aged 15–44 Years to Have a Child in The Future in Periods between 2002 and 2015." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 13 Oct 2016, /statistics/628160/opinion-of-us-women-on-having-a-child-in-the-future/
CDC, Expectations of U.S. women aged 15–44 years to have a child in the future in periods between 2002 and 2015 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/628160/opinion-of-us-women-on-having-a-child-in-the-future/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Expectations of U.S. women aged 15–44 years to have a child in the future in periods between 2002 and 2015 [Graph], CDC, October 13, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/628160/opinion-of-us-women-on-having-a-child-in-the-future/
