Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Guatemala or Paraguay?

Guatemala, at 2.16 against 2.16 in Paraguay as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Paraguay?

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.

Guatemala vs Paraguay: Replacement-level fertility rate

Guatemala

2.16

in 2010

Paraguay

2.16

in 2010

Guatemala rank

75th

Paraguay rank

75th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Guatemala
Paraguay

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 2.16 against 2.16 in Paraguay, a difference of 0.

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

Guatemala ranks 75th and Paraguay ranks 75th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guatemala	Paraguay	Difference	Ahead
1950s	3.23	2.36	0.87	Guatemala
1960s	2.94	2.31	0.63	Guatemala
1970s	2.67	2.26	0.41	Guatemala
1980s	2.47	2.24	0.23	Guatemala
1990s	2.29	2.21	0.08	Guatemala
2000s	2.2	2.18	0.02	Guatemala
2010s	2.16	2.16	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Guatemala or Paraguay?: Guatemala, at 2.16 against 2.16 in Paraguay as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Guatemala and Paraguay?: 0, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Paraguay?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Guatemala and Paraguay rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Guatemala ranks 75th and Paraguay ranks 75th 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.