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

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

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

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 Mexico: Replacement-level fertility rate

Cape Verde

2.11

in 2010

Mexico

2.11

in 2010

Cape Verde rank

106th

Mexico rank

106th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Cape Verde
Mexico

How they compare

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

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

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

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Cape Verde	Mexico	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.87	2.76	0.11	Cape Verde
1960s	2.8	2.48	0.32	Cape Verde
1970s	2.55	2.35	0.2	Cape Verde
1980s	2.32	2.21	0.11	Cape Verde
1990s	2.23	2.16	0.07	Cape Verde
2000s	2.12	2.11	0.01	Cape Verde
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 Mexico?: Cape Verde, at 2.11 against 2.11 in Mexico as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Cape Verde and Mexico?: 0, with Cape Verde ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Mexico?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Cape Verde and Mexico rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Cape Verde ranks 106th and Mexico 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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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.