In urban areas, the average age of mothers was 28.8 years, which is significantly higher than the 27.8 years recorded in 2020. In contrast, in rural regions, it was 28.3 years, which also slightly increased from 28.1 years four years ago.
The most pronounced growth in the average age of mothers over the past four years has been observed specifically in urban settlements, where it increased by a whole year.
Average age of mothers at childbirth depending on place of residence (years):
| Years | total | urban settlements | rural areas |
| 2020 | 28.1 | 27.8 | 28.1 |
| 2021 | 28.1 | 27.6 | 28.3 |
| 2022 | 28.4 | 28.9 | 28.1 |
| 2023 | 28.3 | 28.9 | 28.1 |
| 2024 | 28.4 | 28.8 | 28.3 |
