Hungary vs Ireland: Replacement-level fertility rate

Hungary
2.08
in 2010
Ireland
2.08
in 2010
Hungary rank
148th
Ireland rank
148th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

  • Hungary
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 2.08 against 2.08 in Ireland, a difference of 0.

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

Hungary ranks 148th and Ireland ranks 148th of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 4 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Ireland Difference Ahead
1950s 2.28 2.23 0.05 Hungary
1960s 2.18 2.16 0.02 Hungary
1970s 2.15 2.13 0.02 Hungary
1980s 2.12 2.11 0.01 Hungary
1990s 2.1 2.1 0
2000s 2.09 2.1 0.01 Ireland
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, Hungary or Ireland?
Hungary, at 2.08 against 2.08 in Ireland as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Hungary and Ireland?
0, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?
Hungary ranks 148th and Ireland 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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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

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.