Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Austria or Netherlands?

Austria, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Netherlands as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Netherlands?

7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.

Where does this data come from?

Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Austria vs Netherlands: Replacement-level fertility rate

Austria

2.07

in 2010

Netherlands

2.07

in 2010

Austria rank

170th

Netherlands rank

170th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Austria
Netherlands

How they compare

Austria currently reports 2.07 against 2.07 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Austria ahead.

Austria ranks 170th and Netherlands ranks 170th of 199 countries.

Austria has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Austria	Netherlands	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.21	2.15	0.06	Austria
1960s	2.15	2.11	0.04	Austria
1970s	2.13	2.1	0.03	Austria
1980s	2.1	2.09	0.01	Austria
1990s	2.08	2.08	0	—
2000s	2.08	2.08	0	—
2010s	2.07	2.07	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Austria or Netherlands?: Austria, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Netherlands as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Austria and Netherlands?: 0, with Austria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Netherlands?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Austria and Netherlands rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Austria ranks 170th and Netherlands ranks 170th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Replacement-level fertility rate
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 1,393 data points, 1950–2010
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

The replacement-level fertility rate (the total fertility rate needed to keep the population size stable over time, without migration) is commonly stated to be 2.1. But the level can vary based on the sex ratio, child mortality rates, and other factors.