Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Latvia or Saint Lucia?

Latvia, at 2.09 against 2.09 in Saint Lucia as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Saint Lucia?

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.

Latvia vs Saint Lucia: Replacement-level fertility rate

Latvia

2.09

in 2010

Saint Lucia

2.09

in 2010

Latvia rank

125th

Saint Lucia rank

125th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Latvia
Saint Lucia

How they compare

Latvia currently reports 2.09 against 2.09 in Saint Lucia, a difference of 0.

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

Latvia ranks 125th and Saint Lucia ranks 125th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Latvia	Saint Lucia	Difference	Ahead
1950s	2.36	2.72	0.36	Saint Lucia
1960s	2.17	2.42	0.25	Saint Lucia
1970s	2.13	2.23	0.1	Saint Lucia
1980s	2.12	2.14	0.02	Saint Lucia
1990s	2.11	2.12	0.01	Saint Lucia
2000s	2.1	2.11	0.01	Saint Lucia
2010s	2.09	2.09	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Latvia or Saint Lucia?: Latvia, at 2.09 against 2.09 in Saint Lucia as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Latvia and Saint Lucia?: 0, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Saint Lucia?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Latvia and Saint Lucia rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Latvia ranks 125th and Saint Lucia ranks 125th 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.