Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Cambodia or Myanmar?

Myanmar, at 2.21 against 2.19 in Cambodia as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Myanmar?

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.

Cambodia vs Myanmar: Replacement-level fertility rate

Cambodia

2.19

in 2010

Myanmar

2.21

in 2010

Cambodia rank

62nd

Myanmar rank

59th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Cambodia
Myanmar

How they compare

Myanmar currently reports 2.21 against 2.19 in Cambodia, a difference of 0.02.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Myanmar ahead.

Cambodia ranks 62nd and Myanmar ranks 59th of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Cambodia averaged higher in 5 and Myanmar in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Cambodia	Myanmar	Difference	Ahead
1950s	3.31	3.44	0.13	Myanmar
1960s	3.23	2.95	0.28	Cambodia
1970s	3.47	2.62	0.85	Cambodia
1980s	3.02	2.48	0.54	Cambodia
1990s	2.56	2.37	0.19	Cambodia
2000s	2.35	2.29	0.06	Cambodia
2010s	2.19	2.21	0.02	Myanmar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Cambodia or Myanmar?: Myanmar, at 2.21 against 2.19 in Cambodia as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Cambodia and Myanmar?: 0.02, with Myanmar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Myanmar?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Cambodia and Myanmar rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Cambodia ranks 62nd and Myanmar ranks 59th 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.