Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Cape Verde or Maldives?

Cape Verde, at 2.11 against 2.11 in Maldives as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Maldives?

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.

Cape Verde vs Maldives: Replacement-level fertility rate

Cape Verde

2.11

in 2010

Maldives

2.11

in 2010

Cape Verde rank

106th

Maldives rank

106th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Cape Verde
Maldives

How they compare

Cape Verde currently reports 2.11 against 2.11 in Maldives, a difference of 0.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Maldives has been ahead every year.

Cape Verde ranks 106th and Maldives ranks 106th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Cape Verde	Maldives	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.87	3.81	0.94	Maldives
1960s	2.8	3.44	0.64	Maldives
1970s	2.55	2.96	0.41	Maldives
1980s	2.32	2.55	0.23	Maldives
1990s	2.23	2.32	0.09	Maldives
2000s	2.12	2.14	0.02	Maldives
2010s	2.11	2.11	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Cape Verde or Maldives?: Cape Verde, at 2.11 against 2.11 in Maldives as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Cape Verde and Maldives?: 0, with Cape Verde ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Maldives?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Cape Verde and Maldives rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Cape Verde ranks 106th and Maldives ranks 106th 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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About this data

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: 07 August 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.