French Polynesia vs Spain: Replacement-level fertility rate
French Polynesia
2.08
in 2010
Spain
2.08
in 2010
French Polynesia rank
148th
Spain rank
148th
Replacement-level fertility rate over time
- French Polynesia
- Spain
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 2.08 against 2.08 in Spain, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1950 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 148th and Spain ranks 148th of 199 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.64 | 2.32 | 0.32 | French Polynesia |
| 1960s | 2.38 | 2.19 | 0.19 | French Polynesia |
| 1970s | 2.29 | 2.14 | 0.15 | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 2.17 | 2.1 | 0.07 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 2.12 | 2.1 | 0.02 | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 2.09 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, French Polynesia or Spain?
- French Polynesia, at 2.08 against 2.08 in Spain as of 2010.
- What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between French Polynesia and Spain?
- 0, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Spain?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
- How do French Polynesia and Spain rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?
- French Polynesia ranks 148th and Spain ranks 148th 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.