Estimated number in Germany:
Married couples with involuntary childlessness
3.7 m
Unmarried Couples with involuntary childlessness
1.5 m
Single woman with involuntary childlessness
2.5 m
Single man with involuntary childlessness
1.2 m
Lesbian couple with involuntary childlessness
0.8 m
Gay couple with involuntary childlessness
0.8 m
Estimated number in Europe:
Married couples with involuntary childlessness
18.5 m
Unmarried Couples with involuntary childlessness
7.5 m
Single woman with involuntary childlessness
12.5 m
Single man with involuntary childlessness
6 m
Lesbian couple with involuntary childlessness
4 m
Gay couple with involuntary childlessness
4 m
The figures listed are estimates by Partner4Baby based on statistics from 2019.
Brief explanation of the definition of artificial insemination
There are different interpretations of this in the specialist literature. Partner4Baby has decided to group all fertilisation methods that do not take place naturally under the collective term "artificial insemination".
The 9 steps to artificial insemination through sperm donation
There can be many different reasons for artificial insemination through sperm donation. The 9 steps have been compiled on the basis of numerous testimonials:
The individual steps were examined in more detail by Partner4Baby and supplemented with tips.