Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Hong Kong or Puerto Rico?

Hong Kong, at 2.08 against 2.08 in Puerto Rico as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Puerto Rico?

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.

Hong Kong vs Puerto Rico: Replacement-level fertility rate

Hong Kong

2.08

in 2010

Puerto Rico

2.08

in 2010

Hong Kong rank

148th

Puerto Rico rank

148th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Hong Kong
Puerto Rico

How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 2.08 against 2.08 in Puerto Rico, a difference of 0.

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

Hong Kong ranks 148th and Puerto Rico ranks 148th of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 1 and Puerto Rico in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Hong Kong	Puerto Rico	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.32	2.29	0.03	Hong Kong
1960s	2.19	2.19	0	—
1970s	2.13	2.13	0	—
1980s	2.1	2.11	0.01	Puerto Rico
1990s	2.09	2.09	0	—
2000s	2.08	2.08	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, Hong Kong or Puerto Rico?: Hong Kong, at 2.08 against 2.08 in Puerto Rico as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Hong Kong and Puerto Rico?: 0, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Puerto Rico?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Hong Kong and Puerto Rico rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Hong Kong ranks 148th and Puerto Rico 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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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: 28 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.