Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Guam or Saudi Arabia?

Guam, at 2.09 against 2.09 in Saudi Arabia as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guam and Saudi Arabia?

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.

Guam vs Saudi Arabia: Replacement-level fertility rate

Guam

2.09

in 2010

Saudi Arabia

2.09

in 2010

Guam rank

125th

Saudi Arabia rank

125th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Guam
Saudi Arabia

How they compare

Guam currently reports 2.09 against 2.09 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.

Guam ranks 125th and Saudi Arabia ranks 125th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guam	Saudi Arabia	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.46	3.23	0.77	Saudi Arabia
1960s	2.31	2.93	0.62	Saudi Arabia
1970s	2.2	2.55	0.35	Saudi Arabia
1980s	2.15	2.27	0.12	Saudi Arabia
1990s	2.12	2.16	0.04	Saudi Arabia
2000s	2.1	2.11	0.01	Saudi Arabia
2010s	2.09	2.09	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Guam or Saudi Arabia?: Guam, at 2.09 against 2.09 in Saudi Arabia as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Guam and Saudi Arabia?: 0, with Guam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guam and Saudi Arabia?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Guam and Saudi Arabia rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Guam ranks 125th and Saudi Arabia ranks 125th 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.