Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Libya or Philippines?

Libya, at 2.15 against 2.15 in Philippines as of 2010.

How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Philippines?

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.

Libya vs Philippines: Replacement-level fertility rate

Libya

2.15

in 2010

Philippines

2.15

in 2010

Libya rank

79th

Philippines rank

79th

Replacement-level fertility rate over time

Libya
Philippines

How they compare

Libya currently reports 2.15 against 2.15 in Philippines, a difference of 0.

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

Libya ranks 79th and Philippines ranks 79th of 199 countries.

Across the 7 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 3 and Philippines in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Libya	Philippines	Difference	Ahead
1950s	3.63	2.6	1.03	Libya
1960s	2.94	2.48	0.46	Libya
1970s	2.45	2.36	0.09	Libya
1980s	2.26	2.3	0.04	Philippines
1990s	2.19	2.22	0.03	Philippines
2000s	2.17	2.18	0.01	Philippines
2010s	2.15	2.15	0	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher replacement-level fertility rate, Libya or Philippines?: Libya, at 2.15 against 2.15 in Philippines as of 2010.
What is the difference in replacement-level fertility rate between Libya and Philippines?: 0, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Philippines?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2010.
How do Libya and Philippines rank globally for replacement-level fertility rate?: Libya ranks 79th and Philippines ranks 79th 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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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: 18 September 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.