Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Kazakhstan or Taiwan?

Kazakhstan, at 2.12 against 2.12 in Taiwan as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and Taiwan?

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.

Kazakhstan vs Taiwan: Replacement-level fertility rate

Kazakhstan

2.12

in 2010

Taiwan

2.12

in 2010

Kazakhstan rank

93rd

Taiwan rank

93rd

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Kazakhstan
Taiwan

How they compare

Kazakhstan currently reports 2.12 against 2.12 in Taiwan, a difference of 0.

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

Kazakhstan ranks 93rd and Taiwan ranks 93rd of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Kazakhstan	Taiwan	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.52	2.46	0.06	Kazakhstan
1960s	2.41	2.24	0.17	Kazakhstan
1970s	2.32	2.13	0.19	Kazakhstan
1980s	2.25	2.1	0.15	Kazakhstan
1990s	2.21	2.14	0.07	Kazakhstan
2000s	2.16	2.13	0.03	Kazakhstan
2010s	2.12	2.12	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Kazakhstan or Taiwan?: Kazakhstan, at 2.12 against 2.12 in Taiwan as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Kazakhstan and Taiwan?: 0, with Kazakhstan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and Taiwan?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Kazakhstan and Taiwan rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Kazakhstan ranks 93rd and Taiwan ranks 93rd 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.