Cyprus vs Saudi Arabia: Replacement-level fertility rate
Cyprus
2.09
in 2010
Saudi Arabia
2.09
in 2010
Cyprus rank
125th
Saudi Arabia rank
125th
Replacement-level fertility rate over time
- Cyprus
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 2.09 against 2.09 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 125th and Saudi Arabia ranks 125th of 199 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.29 | 3.23 | 0.94 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 2.93 | 0.73 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1970s | 2.15 | 2.55 | 0.4 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 2.12 | 2.27 | 0.15 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 2.16 | 0.06 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 2.11 | 0.02 | Saudi Arabia |
| 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Cyprus, at 2.09 against 2.09 in Saudi Arabia as of 2010.
- What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Cyprus and Saudi Arabia?
- 0, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Saudi Arabia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
- How do Cyprus and Saudi Arabia rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?
- Cyprus ranks 125th and Saudi Arabia 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.