Cyprus vs Lebanon: Replacement-level fertility rate
Cyprus
2.09
in 2010
Lebanon
2.09
in 2010
Cyprus rank
125th
Lebanon rank
125th
Replacement-level fertility rate over time
- Cyprus
- Lebanon
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 2.09 against 2.09 in Lebanon, a difference of 0.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Lebanon has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 125th and Lebanon ranks 125th of 199 countries.
Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.29 | 2.38 | 0.09 | Lebanon |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 2.28 | 0.08 | Lebanon |
| 1970s | 2.15 | 2.22 | 0.07 | Lebanon |
| 1980s | 2.12 | 2.18 | 0.06 | Lebanon |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 2.14 | 0.04 | Lebanon |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 2.1 | 0.01 | Lebanon |
| 2010s | 2.09 | 2.09 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Cyprus or Lebanon?
- Cyprus, at 2.09 against 2.09 in Lebanon as of 2010.
- What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Cyprus and Lebanon?
- 0, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Lebanon?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
- How do Cyprus and Lebanon rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Cyprus ranks 125th and Lebanon ranks 125th 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
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.