Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Kyrgyzstan or Tonga?

Kyrgyzstan, at 2.13 against 2.13 in Tonga as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Kyrgyzstan and Tonga?

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.

Kyrgyzstan vs Tonga: Replacement-level fertility rate

Kyrgyzstan

2.13

in 2010

Tonga

2.13

in 2010

Kyrgyzstan rank

88th

Tonga rank

88th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Kyrgyzstan
Tonga

How they compare

Kyrgyzstan currently reports 2.13 against 2.13 in Tonga, a difference of 0.

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

Kyrgyzstan ranks 88th and Tonga ranks 88th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Kyrgyzstan	Tonga	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.61	2.43	0.18	Kyrgyzstan
1960s	2.48	2.33	0.15	Kyrgyzstan
1970s	2.38	2.24	0.14	Kyrgyzstan
1980s	2.3	2.19	0.11	Kyrgyzstan
1990s	2.23	2.17	0.06	Kyrgyzstan
2000s	2.17	2.14	0.03	Kyrgyzstan
2010s	2.13	2.13	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Kyrgyzstan or Tonga?: Kyrgyzstan, at 2.13 against 2.13 in Tonga as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Kyrgyzstan and Tonga?: 0, with Kyrgyzstan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kyrgyzstan and Tonga?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Kyrgyzstan and Tonga rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Kyrgyzstan ranks 88th and Tonga ranks 88th 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.