Εἰλείϑυια comes from afar: The foreigners' contribution to fertility by Italian provinces

The fertility differential of foreign women in Italy has decreased considerably over the years and it is expected to decrease even more over time but, despite this, the role of foreign children in slowing the decline in births remains crucial. This study aims to further the debate on the fertility of migrants, providing an estimate of the fertility rates among foreign nationals at the provincial level over the past two decades. We intend to analyse the evolution over time and space of the contribution to fertility by foreign female citizens, investigating the determinants of their fertility behaviour and identifying differences and similarities with Italian female citizens.