Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Indonesia or Suriname?

Indonesia, at 2.16 against 2.16 in Suriname as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Suriname?

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.

Indonesia vs Suriname: Replacement-level fertility rate

Indonesia

2.16

in 2010

Suriname

2.16

in 2010

Indonesia rank

75th

Suriname rank

75th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Indonesia
Suriname

How they compare

Indonesia currently reports 2.16 against 2.16 in Suriname, a difference of 0.

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

Indonesia ranks 75th and Suriname ranks 75th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Indonesia	Suriname	Difference	Ahead
1950s	3.13	2.51	0.62	Indonesia
1960s	2.76	2.38	0.38	Indonesia
1970s	2.53	2.29	0.24	Indonesia
1980s	2.37	2.24	0.13	Indonesia
1990s	2.27	2.21	0.06	Indonesia
2000s	2.2	2.19	0.01	Indonesia
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, Indonesia or Suriname?: Indonesia, at 2.16 against 2.16 in Suriname as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Indonesia and Suriname?: 0, with Indonesia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Suriname?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Indonesia and Suriname rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Indonesia ranks 75th and Suriname 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.