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Fertility rate, total (births per woman)

Comparing 50 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank

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Data last updated: January 2023

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) by Country

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Fertility rate, total (births per woman) Statistics

Countries Tracked
50
Highest Value
6.13 births per woman
Somalia, Fed. Rep.
Lowest Value
3.21 births per woman
Namibia

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) Ranking

Rank Country Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (births per woman) Compare
1 Somalia, Fed. Rep. 6.13 -
2 Chad 6.12 Compare
3 Niger 6.06 Compare
4 Congo, Dem. Rep. 6.05 Compare
5 Central African Republic 6.01 Compare
6 Mali 5.61 Compare
7 Angola 5.12 Compare
8 Burundi 4.88 Compare
9 Afghanistan 4.84 Compare
10 Mozambique 4.76 Compare
11 Mauritania 4.70 Compare
12 Tanzania 4.61 Compare
13 Yemen, Rep. 4.59 Compare
14 Benin 4.56 Compare
15 Nigeria 4.48 Compare
16 Sudan 4.32 Compare
17 Cameroon 4.32 Compare
18 Cote d'Ivoire 4.28 Compare
19 Uganda 4.28 Compare
20 Guinea 4.22 Compare
21 Togo 4.19 Compare
22 Burkina Faso 4.19 Compare
23 Congo, Rep. 4.16 Compare
24 Zambia 4.10 Compare
25 Equatorial Guinea 4.08 Compare
26 Gambia, The 4.01 Compare
27 Ethiopia 3.99 Compare
28 Madagascar 3.97 Compare
29 Liberia 3.95 Compare
30 Comoros 3.88 Compare
31 South Sudan 3.86 Compare
32 Guinea-Bissau 3.84 Compare
33 Samoa 3.83 Compare
34 Senegal 3.82 Compare
35 Sierra Leone 3.79 Compare
36 Zimbabwe 3.72 Compare
37 Eritrea 3.71 Compare
38 Rwanda 3.70 Compare
39 Malawi 3.65 Compare
40 Gabon 3.65 Compare
41 Sao Tome and Principe 3.64 Compare
42 Pakistan 3.61 Compare
43 Vanuatu 3.60 Compare
44 Solomon Islands 3.56 Compare
45 Uzbekistan 3.50 Compare
46 Ghana 3.40 Compare
47 Nauru 3.33 Compare
48 West Bank and Gaza 3.31 Compare
49 Iraq 3.25 Compare
50 Namibia 3.21 Compare

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Fertility rate, total (births per woman) Statistics and Analysis

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2023