Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Eswatini or Liberia?

Liberia, at 2.39 against 2.38 in Eswatini as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Liberia?

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.

Eswatini vs Liberia: Replacement-level fertility rate

Eswatini

2.38

in 2010

Liberia

2.39

in 2010

Eswatini rank

24th

Liberia rank

21st

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Eswatini
Liberia

How they compare

Liberia currently reports 2.39 against 2.38 in Eswatini, a difference of 0.01.

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

Eswatini ranks 24th and Liberia ranks 21st of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Eswatini averaged higher in 1 and Liberia in 6.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Eswatini	Liberia	Difference	Ahead
1950s	3.19	3.74	0.55	Liberia
1960s	2.97	3.58	0.61	Liberia
1970s	2.75	3.26	0.51	Liberia
1980s	2.49	2.96	0.47	Liberia
1990s	2.37	2.93	0.56	Liberia
2000s	2.7	2.69	0.01	Eswatini
2010s	2.38	2.39	0.01	Liberia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Eswatini or Liberia?: Liberia, at 2.39 against 2.38 in Eswatini as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Eswatini and Liberia?: 0.01, with Liberia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Liberia?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Eswatini and Liberia rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Eswatini ranks 24th and Liberia ranks 21st 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

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.