Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Guadeloupe or Norway?

Guadeloupe, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Norway as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guadeloupe and Norway?

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.

Guadeloupe vs Norway: Replacement-level fertility rate

Guadeloupe

2.07

in 2010

Norway

2.07

in 2010

Guadeloupe rank

170th

Norway rank

170th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Guadeloupe
Norway

How they compare

Guadeloupe currently reports 2.07 against 2.07 in Norway, a difference of 0.

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

Guadeloupe ranks 170th and Norway ranks 170th of 199 regions.

Guadeloupe has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guadeloupe	Norway	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.54	2.14	0.4	Guadeloupe
1960s	2.32	2.12	0.2	Guadeloupe
1970s	2.2	2.09	0.11	Guadeloupe
1980s	2.14	2.09	0.05	Guadeloupe
1990s	2.1	2.09	0.01	Guadeloupe
2000s	2.08	2.07	0.01	Guadeloupe
2010s	2.07	2.07	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Guadeloupe or Norway?: Guadeloupe, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Norway as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Guadeloupe and Norway?: 0, with Guadeloupe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guadeloupe and Norway?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Guadeloupe and Norway rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Guadeloupe ranks 170th and Norway ranks 170th 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.