Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Iceland or Martinique?

Iceland, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Martinique as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Martinique?

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.

Iceland vs Martinique: Replacement-level fertility rate

Iceland

2.07

in 2010

Martinique

2.07

in 2010

Iceland rank

170th

Martinique rank

170th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Iceland
Martinique

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 2.07 against 2.07 in Martinique, a difference of 0.

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

Iceland ranks 170th and Martinique ranks 170th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iceland	Martinique	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.15	2.4	0.25	Martinique
1960s	2.1	2.28	0.18	Martinique
1970s	2.11	2.18	0.07	Martinique
1980s	2.08	2.13	0.05	Martinique
1990s	2.08	2.1	0.02	Martinique
2000s	2.06	2.08	0.02	Martinique
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, Iceland or Martinique?: Iceland, at 2.07 against 2.07 in Martinique as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Iceland and Martinique?: 0, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Martinique?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Iceland and Martinique rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Iceland ranks 170th and Martinique ranks 170th 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.