Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Djibouti or Lesotho?

Lesotho, at 2.41 against 2.39 in Djibouti as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Lesotho?

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.

Djibouti vs Lesotho: Replacement-level fertility rate

Djibouti

2.39

in 2010

Lesotho

2.41

in 2010

Djibouti rank

21st

Lesotho rank

19th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Djibouti
Lesotho

How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 2.41 against 2.39 in Djibouti, a difference of 0.02.

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

Djibouti ranks 21st and Lesotho ranks 19th of 199 regions.

Across the 7 decades both report, Djibouti averaged higher in 5 and Lesotho in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Djibouti	Lesotho	Difference	Ahead
1950s	3.38	3.16	0.22	Djibouti
1960s	3.11	2.85	0.26	Djibouti
1970s	2.8	2.76	0.04	Djibouti
1980s	2.63	2.54	0.09	Djibouti
1990s	2.54	2.37	0.17	Djibouti
2000s	2.52	2.68	0.16	Lesotho
2010s	2.39	2.41	0.02	Lesotho

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Djibouti or Lesotho?: Lesotho, at 2.41 against 2.39 in Djibouti as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Djibouti and Lesotho?: 0.02, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Lesotho?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Djibouti and Lesotho rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Djibouti ranks 21st and Lesotho ranks 19th of 199 regions.
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.