Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Georgia or Nicaragua?

Georgia, at 2.12 against 2.12 in Nicaragua as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Nicaragua?

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.

Georgia vs Nicaragua: Replacement-level fertility rate

Georgia

2.12

in 2010

Nicaragua

2.12

in 2010

Georgia rank

93rd

Nicaragua rank

93rd

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Georgia
Nicaragua

How they compare

Georgia currently reports 2.12 against 2.12 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.

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

Georgia ranks 93rd and Nicaragua ranks 93rd of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Georgia averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 5.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Georgia	Nicaragua	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.33	3.16	0.83	Nicaragua
1960s	2.25	2.85	0.6	Nicaragua
1970s	2.2	2.6	0.4	Nicaragua
1980s	2.17	2.41	0.24	Nicaragua
1990s	2.19	2.23	0.04	Nicaragua
2000s	2.19	2.15	0.04	Georgia
2010s	2.12	2.12	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Georgia or Nicaragua?: Georgia, at 2.12 against 2.12 in Nicaragua as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Georgia and Nicaragua?: 0, with Georgia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Nicaragua?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Georgia and Nicaragua rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Georgia ranks 93rd and Nicaragua ranks 93rd 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.